Lynd 8 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 245 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lynd 8
The primary purpose of Lynd 8 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 Harris, Frank (private). It impounds the Threemile Creek-tr near Vesta.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2012, 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 04/08/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Vesta |
| River/Stream | Threemile Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.43289, -95.93019 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Harris, Frank |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01637 |
| Federal ID | MN01637 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |