Lazarus Creek
Lazarus Creek is an earth dam located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lazarus Creek
The primary purpose of Lazarus Creek 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 Wd Of Lac Qui Parle-yellow Bank (local government). It impounds the Lazarus Creek near Hanley Falls.
The dam stands 67 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/10/2023.
At 67 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Yellow Medicine |
| Nearest City | Hanley Falls |
| River/Stream | Lazarus Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.69320, -96.40085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Bank |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01359 |
| Federal ID | MN01359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |