Nordland 18
Nordland 18 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nordland 18
The primary purpose of Nordland 18 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 So Br Yellow Medicine-tr near Minneota.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 640 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Minneota |
| River/Stream | So Br Yellow Medicine-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.51694, -96.05999 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01727 |
| Federal ID | MN01727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |