Lac Qui Parle Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac qui Parle |
| Nearest City | MONTEVIDEO |
| River/Stream | MINNESOTA |
| Coordinates | 45.02194, -95.86914 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,327 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |