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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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | Watertown |
| River/Stream | Crow River S Fork-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.92508, -93.85623 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nesvold, Paul |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01051 |
| Federal ID | MN01051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |