Brawner Lake
Brawner Lake is a gravity dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brawner Lake
The primary purpose of Brawner Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-parks (state). It impounds the Redwood River near Lynd.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 08/24/2023.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Lynd |
| River/Stream | Redwood River |
| Coordinates | 44.33576, -95.92143 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Parks |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00120 |
| Federal ID | MN00120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |