Coon Creek 18
Coon Creek 18 is a dam located in Lincoln County, Minnesota, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Coon Creek 18
The primary purpose of Coon Creek 18 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 Coon Creek-tr near Russell.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 525 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 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 08/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Russell |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.34070, -96.07930 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 525 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01734 |
| Federal ID | MN01734 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |