Alta Vista 34

Yellow Medicine River-TR· Lincoln, Minnesota· Rockfill· 27 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Alta Vista 34 is classified as unknown in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 77.1% in MN)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMN01791

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 7, 2019
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of Lincoln

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Alta Vista 34?

Alta Vista 34 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Alta Vista 34?

Alta Vista 34 is owned by County of Lincoln (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Alta Vista 34?

Alta Vista 34 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Alta Vista 34?

Alta Vista 34 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Alta Vista 34 last inspected?

Alta Vista 34 was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.