Gorman Lake
Gorman Lake is a gravity dam located in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gorman Lake
The primary purpose of Gorman Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Cannon River near Cordova.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 521 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,990 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 69 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Nearest City | Cordova |
| River/Stream | Cannon River |
| Coordinates | 44.33434, -93.65763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,990 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,493 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 521 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,970 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00154 |
| Federal ID | MN00154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |