Biermaier Pond
Biermaier Pond is an earth dam located in Todd County, Minnesota, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Biermaier Pond
The primary purpose of Biermaier 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 Biermaier, Theodore (private). It impounds the Turtle Creek - Tr near Philbrook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 08/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Philbrook |
| River/Stream | Turtle Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 46.11152, -94.74372 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Biermaier, Theodore |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00262 |
| Federal ID | MN00262 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |