Lammi Scs is an earth dam located in Lake County, Minnesota, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 505 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 Lammi Scs
The primary purpose of Lammi Scs 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 Lammi, Richard (private). It impounds the Knife River-tr near Knife River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 08/16/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Knife River |
| River/Stream | Knife River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.05513, -91.72279 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lammi, Richard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00810 |
| Federal ID | MN00810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |