Lac Qui Parle Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLac qui Parle
Nearest CityMONTEVIDEO
River/StreamMINNESOTA
Coordinates45.02194, -95.86914

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length4,327 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122,800 acre-ft
Max Storage122,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage29,700 acre-ft
Surface Area8,500 acres
Drainage Area6,100 sq mi
Max Discharge35,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00580
Federal IDMN00580
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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