Lynd 16
Lynd 16 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lynd 16
The primary purpose of Lynd 16 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 Threemile Creek-tr.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 04/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Threemile Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.42862, -95.90034 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01732 |
| Federal ID | MN01732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |