Shakopee Lake
Shakopee Lake is an earth dam located in Chippewa County, Minnesota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shakopee Lake
The primary purpose of Shakopee Lake 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 County Of Swift (local government). It impounds the Shakopee Creek near Benson.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 261 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 202 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chippewa |
| Nearest City | Benson |
| River/Stream | Shakopee Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.14112, -95.49476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,401 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 261 acres |
| Drainage Area | 202 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,052 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Swift |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00888 |
| Federal ID | MN00888 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |