Redwood River

Lyon County, Minnesota (near Marshall)

River/Stream: Redwood River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
75 ft
Reservoir Storage
450 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
7,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-05-19

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00072
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.43787, -95.81379
Age
63 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.