Hudell Pond
Hudell Pond is an earth dam located in Wabasha County, Minnesota, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hudell Pond
The primary purpose of Hudell Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Melvin, Arthur & Judith (private). It impounds the Middle Creek-tr near Theilman.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha |
| Nearest City | Theilman |
| River/Stream | Middle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.22793, -92.16363 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Melvin, Arthur & Judith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00436 |
| Federal ID | MN00436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |