Moorhead Lagoon
Moorhead Lagoon is a gravity dam located in Clay County, Minnesota, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moorhead Lagoon
The primary purpose of Moorhead Lagoon is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Moorhead (local government). It impounds the Red River-tr near Georgetown.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 38 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 07/01/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Red River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.90709, -96.75863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Moorhead |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00690 |
| Federal ID | MN00690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |