Shakopee Lake

Chippewa County, Minnesota (near Benson)

River/Stream: Shakopee Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,401 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,052 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-08-07

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
MN00888
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
45.14112, -95.49476
Age
50 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.