Lake Shetek Outlet
Lake Shetek Outlet is a gravity dam located in Murray County, Minnesota, built in 1873. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Shetek Outlet
Lake Shetek Outlet is a dam in Murray, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr-ewr (state). It impounds the Des Moines River near Currie.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,370 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30,064 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1873, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 05/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | Currie |
| River/Stream | Des Moines River |
| Coordinates | 44.08020, -95.68174 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30,064 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,064 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,040 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,370 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MNDNR-EWR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00119 |
| Federal ID | MN00119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |