Lake Emily Diversion is a concrete dam located in Pope County, Minnesota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Emily Diversion
Lake Emily Diversion is a dam in Pope, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Chippewa River near Starbuck.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2,289 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 697 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Starbuck |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River |
| Coordinates | 45.51914, -95.71421 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,289 acres |
| Drainage Area | 697 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mndnr |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01207 |
| Federal ID | MN01207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |