Shaokatan 11

Yellow Medicine River· Lincoln, Minnesota· Rockfill· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Shaokatan 11 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 66.3% in MN)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Drainage Area17 sq mi
NID IDMN01790

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 7, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

County of Lincoln

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shaokatan 11?

Shaokatan 11 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 Shaokatan 11?

Shaokatan 11 is owned by County of Lincoln (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Shaokatan 11?

Shaokatan 11 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 Shaokatan 11?

Shaokatan 11 has a dam height of 22 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 Shaokatan 11 last inspected?

Shaokatan 11 was last inspected on May 7, 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.