Canby R-1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyYellow Medicine
Nearest CityCanby
River/StreamCanby Creek
Coordinates44.69643, -96.28881

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length4,600 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,100 acre-ft
Max Storage6,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,220 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge2,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWD of Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Bank
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00972
Federal IDMN00972
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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