Fortier 36
Fortier 36 is a rockfill dam located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fortier 36
The primary purpose of Fortier 36 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 Hemish Family Trust (private). It impounds the Lac Qui Parle River-tr.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Yellow Medicine |
| River/Stream | Lac Qui Parle River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.64017, -96.34948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hemish Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01757 |
| Federal ID | MN01757 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |