Kominek Pond is an earth dam located in Todd County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 740 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kominek Pond
The primary purpose of Kominek Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Little Elk River South Br near Randall.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Randall |
| River/Stream | Little Elk River South Br |
| Coordinates | 46.14009, -94.65263 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 225 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr-wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00264 |
| Federal ID | MN00264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |