Pine Lawn Park

Deer Creek· Mower, Minnesota· Built 1977· Gravity· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Pine Lawn Park is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 41.3% in MN)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi
Max Discharge9,893 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDMN00743

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: June 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

City of Grand Meadow

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Lawn Park?

Pine Lawn Park 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 Pine Lawn Park?

Pine Lawn Park is owned by City of Grand Meadow (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pine Lawn Park built?

Pine Lawn Park was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Pine Lawn Park?

Pine Lawn Park serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pine Lawn Park?

Pine Lawn Park has a dam height of 12 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 Pine Lawn Park last inspected?

Pine Lawn Park was last inspected on June 21, 2017. 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.