Rock Lake 15

Minnesota — Lyon County — Cottonwood River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLyon
RiverCottonwood River
Coordinates44.25429, -95.87698

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 4, 2019
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
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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