Jeffers Fish Pond is an earth dam located in Scott County, Minnesota, built in 1970. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 120 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 Fish Pond
The primary purpose of Jeffers Fish Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Prior Lake (local government). It impounds the Minnesota River-tr near Prior Lake.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 613 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | 44.73861, -93.44535 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 588 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| 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 | MN00285 |
| Federal ID | MN00285 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |