New London
New London is an earth dam located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, built in 1864. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About New London
The primary purpose of New London is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Crow River Middle Fork near New London.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 13 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 102 square miles. Completed in 1864, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Minnesota dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Nearest City | New London |
| River/Stream | Crow River Middle Fork |
| Coordinates | 45.30001, -94.94483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1864 (162 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,025 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 102 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00062 |
| Federal ID | MN00062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |