Lake Shaokatan

Minnesota — Lincoln County — Yellow Medicine River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLincoln
RiverYellow Medicine River
Coordinates44.41214, -96.35202

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length98 ft
NID Storage408 acre-ft
Max Storage408 acre-ft
Surface Area994 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 1, 2018
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCounty of Lincoln

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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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