Butler Pond
Minnesota — Dakota County — Vermillion River-TR
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| River | Vermillion River-TR |
| Coordinates | 44.68409, -93.08544 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 13, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 8 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | County of Dakota |
| Other Name | Empire Lake Dam |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.