Lake Linka No. 1

Minnesota — Pope County — Chippewa River E Branch

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyPope
RiverChippewa River E Branch
Coordinates45.50206, -95.37318

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2018
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSWCD of Pope County

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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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