Heron Lake Outlet

Minnesota — Jackson County — Heron Lake Outlet

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyJackson
RiverHeron Lake Outlet
Coordinates43.79732, -95.28630

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length133 ft
NID Storage100,000 acre-ft
Max Storage100,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,845 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 15, 2018
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR-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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