Talcot Lake
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood |
| Nearest City | Windom |
| River/Stream | Des Moines River |
| Coordinates | 43.88490, -95.43655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 538 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,379 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,379 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,934 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 873 acres |
| Drainage Area | 518 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,259 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |