Amiret 19
Amiret 19 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Amiret 19
The primary purpose of Amiret 19 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 Lyon (local government). It impounds the Meadow Creek-tr near Lamberton.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2011, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Lamberton |
| River/Stream | Meadow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.32674, -95.71266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01620 |
| Federal ID | MN01620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |