Vokaty-yonak
Vokaty-yonak is an earth dam located in Wright County, Minnesota, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Vokaty-yonak
The primary purpose of Vokaty-yonak is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kolles, Jason & Geri Ann (private). It impounds the Otter Creek near Monticello.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 11/07/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Nearest City | Monticello |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.25323, -93.90605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kolles, Jason & Geri Ann |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00311 |
| Federal ID | MN00311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |