Cheri Pond
Cheri Pond is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cheri Pond
The primary purpose of Cheri 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 Mndot (state). It impounds the Carver River-tr near Waconia.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | Waconia |
| River/Stream | Carver River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.80881, -93.73473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01354 |
| Federal ID | MN01354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |