Nordland 15

Minnesota — Lyon County — Yellow Medicine River-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLyon
RiverYellow Medicine River-TR
Coordinates44.50571, -96.01477

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length225 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2024
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed2013
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOpdahl, Jim

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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.

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