Canby R-6
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Yellow Medicine |
| Nearest City | Canby |
| River/Stream | Canby Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.68005, -96.36169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Bank |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |