Jackson

Jackson County, Minnesota (near Jackson)

River/Stream: Des Moines River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
205 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,176 acre-ft
Year Completed
1913
Primary Purpose
Grade Stabilization
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
13,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-28

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MN00117
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
43.61987, -94.98431
Age
113 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.