Lundquist Dam is an earth dam located in Kanabec County, Minnesota, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lundquist Dam
The primary purpose of Lundquist Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Brachner, Joey (private). It impounds the Snake River-tr near Mora.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| Nearest City | Mora |
| River/Stream | Snake River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.94983, -93.25376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Brachner, Joey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00405 |
| Federal ID | MN00405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |