Coon Creek 34
Coon Creek 34 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coon Creek 34
The primary purpose of Coon Creek 34 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 Redwood River-tr near Russell.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 08/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Russell |
| River/Stream | Redwood River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.28738, -95.99854 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,260 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 | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01736 |
| Federal ID | MN01736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |