Jeffers Wildlife Pond is an earth dam located in Scott County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 160 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 Jeffers Wildlife Pond
The primary purpose of Jeffers Wildlife 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 City of Prior Lake (local government). It impounds the Minnesota River-tr near Prior Lake.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Prior Lake |
| River/Stream | Minnesota River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.74277, -93.44328 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | City of Prior Lake |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00284 |
| Federal ID | MN00284 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |