Nesvold-tesch Wetland

Nesvold-tesch Wetland is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Nesvold-tesch Wetland

The primary purpose of Nesvold-tesch Wetland 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 Nesvold, Paul (private). It impounds the Crow River S Fork-tr near Watertown.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 10/18/2023.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCarver
Nearest CityWatertown
River/StreamCrow River S Fork-tr
Coordinates44.92508, -93.85623

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge11 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerNesvold, Paul
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN01051
Federal IDMN01051
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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