Heron Lake Outlet
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Windom |
| River/Stream | Heron Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 43.79732, -95.28630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 133 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72,571 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,845 acres |
| Drainage Area | 448 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,889 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |