County Road 109

Yellow Med N Branch-TR· Lincoln, Minnesota· Rockfill· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

County Road 109 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 72.3% in MN)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Drainage Area6 sq mi
NID IDMN01789

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Ownership

County of Lincoln

Local Government

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Miller Estate Farm Pond West

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Norman 16

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Alta Vista 34

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of County Road 109?

County Road 109 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates County Road 109?

County Road 109 is owned by County of Lincoln (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of County Road 109?

County Road 109 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 County Road 109?

County Road 109 has a dam height of 25 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 County Road 109 last inspected?

County Road 109 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.