Snyder Farm Pond
Snyder Farm Pond is an earth dam located in Pipestone County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Snyder Farm Pond
The primary purpose of Snyder Farm Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Snyder, Howard (private). It impounds the Rock River-tr near Edgerton.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Nearest City | Edgerton |
| River/Stream | Rock River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.89601, -96.16793 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Snyder, Howard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00851 |
| Federal ID | MN00851 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |