Custer 10

Cottonwood - TR· Lyon, Minnesota· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Custer 10 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 92.4% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMN01846

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Krueger, Corey

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Custer 10?

Custer 10 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 Custer 10?

Custer 10 is owned by Krueger, Corey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Custer 10?

Custer 10 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 Custer 10?

Custer 10 has a dam height of 38 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.

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.