Nelson Pond
Nelson Pond is an earth dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nelson Pond
Nelson Pond is a dam in Becker, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Nelson, August (private). It impounds the Buffalo River-tr near Manitoba Junction.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 98 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 240 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Manitoba Junction |
| River/Stream | Buffalo River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.89174, -96.16289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 98 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nelson, August |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00492 |
| Federal ID | MN00492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |