Wayne Slinden is an earth dam located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall. 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 Wayne Slinden
The primary purpose of Wayne Slinden 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 Nieland, Steven (private). It impounds the Crow River Middle Fork-tr near New London.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 07/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Nearest City | New London |
| River/Stream | Crow River Middle Fork-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.29274, -95.01095 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nieland, Steven |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01481 |
| Federal ID | MN01481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |