Peschel Pond
Peschel Pond is an earth dam located in Todd County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Peschel Pond
The primary purpose of Peschel 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 (private). It impounds the Prairie Brook near Ward Springs.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 10/05/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Ward Springs |
| River/Stream | Prairie Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.82744, -94.82339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00271 |
| Federal ID | MN00271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |