Lehmann Wetland
Lehmann Wetland is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Minnesota, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lehmann Wetland
Lehmann Wetland is a dam in Lincoln, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Lehmann, Mel (private). It impounds the Lac Qui Parle River near Dawson.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 08/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Dawson |
| River/Stream | Lac Qui Parle River |
| Coordinates | 44.60178, -96.43419 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lehmann, Mel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01348 |
| Federal ID | MN01348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |