Lazarus Creek

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota (near Hanley Falls)

River/Stream: Lazarus Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
67 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,950 acre-ft
Year Completed
2005
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-05-10

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
MN01359
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.69320, -96.40085
Age
21 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.