Highway 14 Detention

Lyon County, Minnesota (near Sanborn)

River/Stream: Cottonwood River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
518 ft
Reservoir Storage
970 acre-ft
Year Completed
1999
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
171 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
MN01049
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.23931, -95.90066
Age
27 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.