Nest Lake
Nest Lake is a gravity dam located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nest Lake
The primary purpose of Nest Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Kandiyohi Private Dam Owner (local government). It impounds the Crow River Middle Fork near Seasonal Dwellings.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 34 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,008 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 123 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Nearest City | Seasonal Dwellings |
| River/Stream | Crow River Middle Fork |
| Coordinates | 45.26442, -94.93419 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,010 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,008 acres |
| Drainage Area | 123 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 435 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Kandiyohi Private Dam Owner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00061 |
| Federal ID | MN00061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |