Swan Lake
Swan Lake is an earth dam located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swan Lake
The primary purpose of Swan Lake is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by County Of Kandiyohi (local government). It impounds the Shakopee Creek near Kerkhoven.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 402 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 90 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Nearest City | Kerkhoven |
| River/Stream | Shakopee Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.21032, -95.18891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 706 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 402 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Kandiyohi |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00497 |
| Federal ID | MN00497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |