Nesvold-tesch Saddle is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 2000. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Nesvold-tesch Saddle
The primary purpose of Nesvold-tesch Saddle 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 Tesch, Silas ('si') (private). It impounds the Crow River-tr near Watertown.
The dam stands 10 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 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/23/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | Watertown |
| River/Stream | Crow River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.91657, -93.85647 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 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 | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Tesch, Silas ('si') |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/23/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01395 |
| Federal ID | MN01395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |