Lake Marshall 29

Meadow Creek-TR· Lyon, Minnesota· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Marshall 29 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 48.1% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDMN01599

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 2, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Vanoverbeke, Joe

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Marshall 29?

Lake Marshall 29 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 Lake Marshall 29?

Lake Marshall 29 is owned by Vanoverbeke, Joe (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Marshall 29?

Lake Marshall 29 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 Lake Marshall 29?

Lake Marshall 29 has a dam height of 14 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 Lake Marshall 29 last inspected?

Lake Marshall 29 was last inspected on May 2, 2018. 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.