Nordland 32 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 420 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Nordland 32
The primary purpose of Nordland 32 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 33 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 05/08/2019.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Minneota |
| River/Stream | So Br Yellow Medicine-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.47333, -96.05652 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01728 |
| Federal ID | MN01728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |