Lake John

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyYellow Medicine
Nearest CityPorter
River/StreamMud Creek-TR
Coordinates44.64242, -96.22546

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage557 acre-ft
Max Storage557 acre-ft
Normal Storage155 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge3,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWD of Yellow Medicine River
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/28/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00981
Federal IDMN00981
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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