Eldon Thompson
Eldon Thompson is an earth dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eldon Thompson
The primary purpose of Eldon Thompson 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 Thompson, Eldon (private). It impounds the Whiskey Creek-tr near Barnesville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 229 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Barnesville |
| River/Stream | Whiskey Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.61945, -96.28107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 229 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Thompson, Eldon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01055 |
| Federal ID | MN01055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |