Dams in Carver County, Minnesota
12Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Carver County, Minnesota
Carver County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Carver County is 43 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Lake Grace at 40 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Grace | Significant | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Trophy Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 28 | Recreation | 2008 |
| Ids | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1989 |
| Lundsten Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Other | 1966 |
| Nesvold-tesch Wetland | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |
| Buesgens Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Hesse F Pond | Low | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1970 | |
| Batzli Pond | Low | Fair | 9 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1969 |
| Mcknight Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Eagle Lake | Low | Poor | 8 | Other | 1965 |
| Cheri Pond | Low | Fair | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2001 |
| Nesvold-tesch Saddle | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 |