Lyon Cd 14
Key Takeaway
Lyon Cd 14 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 Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | MN01878 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lyon Cd 14?
Lyon Cd 14 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 Lyon Cd 14?
Lyon Cd 14 is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lyon Cd 14?
Lyon Cd 14 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 Lyon Cd 14?
Lyon Cd 14 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.