Custer 13
Custer 13 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Custer 13
The primary purpose of Custer 13 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 Thomas, James & Katherine (private). It impounds the Coon Creek near Lamberton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Lamberton |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.25284, -95.73071 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Thomas, James & Katherine |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01361 |
| Federal ID | MN01361 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |