Lake Yankton

Lyon County, Minnesota (near Balaton)

River/Stream: Dog Creek-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
17 ft
Reservoir Storage
380 acre-ft
Year Completed
1942
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
389 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-08-24

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
MN00230
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.22920, -95.85633
Age
84 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.