Canby R-6

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota (near Canby)

River/Stream: Canby Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
66 ft
Dam Length
1,500 ft
Reservoir Storage
900 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
14,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-05-10

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MN01015
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.68005, -96.36169
Age
45 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.