Lagoon Park
Lagoon Park is a gravity dam located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, built in 1871. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lagoon Park
The primary purpose of Lagoon Park is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Fillmore (local government). It impounds the Trout Creek near Bucksnort.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1871, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | Bucksnort |
| River/Stream | Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.81817, -92.05105 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,809 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Fillmore |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00805 |
| Federal ID | MN00805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |