Drysdale Pond
Drysdale Pond is an earth dam located in Wabasha County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Drysdale Pond
The primary purpose of Drysdale 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 Greenheck, Michael F (private). It impounds the Gorman Creek-tr near Kellogg.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 09/26/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha |
| Nearest City | Kellogg |
| River/Stream | Gorman Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.26840, -92.06583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 431 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Greenheck, Michael F |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00907 |
| Federal ID | MN00907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |