Canby R-6

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyYellow Medicine
Nearest CityCanby
River/StreamCanby Creek
Coordinates44.68005, -96.36169

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge14,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWD of Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Bank
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN01015
Federal IDMN01015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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