Coon Creek is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 550 ft long. 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 Coon Creek
The primary purpose of Coon Creek 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-wildlife (state). It impounds the Coon Creek near Russell.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 90 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 03/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Russell |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.33601, -96.03476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr-wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00730 |
| Federal ID | MN00730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |