Lincoln County Road 101

Medary Creek· Lincoln, Minnesota· Built 1995· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

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 Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge700 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDMN01371

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 1, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of Lincoln

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.