Haxton Pond
Haxton Pond is an earth dam located in Winona County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Haxton Pond
The primary purpose of Haxton 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 Haxton, William And Rebecca (private). It impounds the Speltz Creek-tr near Rollingstone.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 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 significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Nearest City | Rollingstone |
| River/Stream | Speltz Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.09411, -91.85043 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Haxton, William and Rebecca |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00875 |
| Federal ID | MN00875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |