Hansen Pond
Hansen Pond is an earth dam located in Lake County, Minnesota, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hansen Pond
The primary purpose of Hansen Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Klindworth (private). It impounds the Silver Creek-tr near Two Harbors.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,016 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 08/16/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Two Harbors |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.14168, -91.66016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,016 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Klindworth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00836 |
| Federal ID | MN00836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |