Talcot Lake

Minnesota — Cottonwood County — Des Moines River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCottonwood
RiverDes Moines River
Coordinates43.88490, -95.43655

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length538 ft
NID Storage5,379 acre-ft
Max Storage5,379 acre-ft
Surface Area873 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife

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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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