Dog Creek is a gravity dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1937. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 50 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dog Creek
Dog Creek is a dam in Lyon, Minnesota. The dam is owned by City of Balaton (local government). It impounds the Dog Creek near Currie.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Currie |
| River/Stream | Dog Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.22502, -95.83720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 979 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Balaton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00121 |
| Federal ID | MN00121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |