Talcot Lake
Talcot Lake is a gravity dam located in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Talcot Lake
The primary purpose of Talcot Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Des Moines River near Windom.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 538 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 873 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,379 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 518 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood |
| Nearest City | Windom |
| River/Stream | Des Moines River |
| Coordinates | 43.88490, -95.43655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 538 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,379 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,379 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,934 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 873 acres |
| Drainage Area | 518 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,259 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00161 |
| Federal ID | MN00161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |