Lake Linka No. 1

Pope County, Minnesota (near Gilchrist)

River/Stream: Chippewa River E Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
72 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
275 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-08-30

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00295
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
45.50206, -95.37318
Age
54 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.