Lake Shetek Outlet

Murray County, Minnesota (near Currie)

River/Stream: Des Moines River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
115 ft
Reservoir Storage
30,064 acre-ft
Year Completed
1873
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-05-02

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
MN00119
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.08020, -95.68174
Age
153 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.