Nordland 5

Minnesota — Lyon County — Yellow Medicine River-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLyon
RiverYellow Medicine River-TR
Coordinates44.54336, -96.05442

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage204 acre-ft
Max Storage204 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 7, 2019
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1992
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCounty of Lyon

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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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