Nordland 32

So Br Yellow Medicine-TR· Lyon, Minnesota· Built 1992· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Nordland 32 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 87.8% in MN)
Dam Length420 ft
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDMN01728

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 8, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of Lyon

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nordland 32?

Nordland 32 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 Nordland 32?

Nordland 32 is owned by County of Lyon (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nordland 32 built?

Nordland 32 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Nordland 32?

Nordland 32 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 Nordland 32?

Nordland 32 has a dam height of 33 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 Nordland 32 last inspected?

Nordland 32 was last inspected on May 8, 2019. 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.