Lincoln County Road 101
Key Takeaway
Lincoln County Road 101 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 48.1% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01371 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
County of Lincoln
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lincoln County Road 101?
Lincoln County Road 101 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 Lincoln County Road 101?
Lincoln County Road 101 is owned by County of Lincoln (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lincoln County Road 101 built?
Lincoln County Road 101 was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lincoln County Road 101?
Lincoln County Road 101 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 Lincoln County Road 101?
Lincoln County Road 101 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 Lincoln County Road 101 last inspected?
Lincoln County Road 101 was last inspected on May 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.