Jorgenson Pond
Jorgenson Pond is an earth dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jorgenson Pond
The primary purpose of Jorgenson Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jorgenson, Dell (private). It impounds the Reed Creek-tr near Elizabeth.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Elizabeth |
| River/Stream | Reed Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.46915, -95.97481 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 145 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jorgenson, Dell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00296 |
| Federal ID | MN00296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |