Kurtz Pond
Kurtz Pond is an earth dam located in Morrison County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kurtz Pond
Kurtz Pond is a dam in Morrison, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Kurtz, Wayne (private). It impounds the Hillma Creek near Center Valley.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 08/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Nearest City | Center Valley |
| River/Stream | Hillma Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.04152, -93.85973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kurtz, Wayne |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00481 |
| Federal ID | MN00481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |