Kremer-leinen-goedtke Pond
Kremer-leinen-goedtke Pond is an earth dam located in Nobles County, Minnesota, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kremer-leinen-goedtke Pond
The primary purpose of Kremer-leinen-goedtke 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 Goedtke;kremer;wd Of Heron Lake (private). It impounds the Jack Creek-tr near Heron Lake.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 11/15/2018.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nobles |
| Nearest City | Heron Lake |
| River/Stream | Jack Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.78688, -95.66341 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 297 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Goedtke;Kremer;WD of Heron Lake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00731 |
| Federal ID | MN00731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |