Monroe 13
Monroe 13 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Monroe 13
The primary purpose of Monroe 13 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 Lone Tree Creek-tr near Tracy.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 04/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Tracy |
| River/Stream | Lone Tree Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.25093, -95.59354 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01749 |
| Federal ID | MN01749 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |