Nordland 5
Nordland 5 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nordland 5
The primary purpose of Nordland 5 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 Lyon (local government). It impounds the Yellow Medicine River-tr near Taunton.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
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 05/07/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Taunton |
| River/Stream | Yellow Medicine River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.54336, -96.05442 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01724 |
| Federal ID | MN01724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |