Twp Road 107
Key Takeaway
Twp Road 107 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 85% in MN) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | MN01644 |
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
County of Lyon
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Twp Road 107?
Twp Road 107 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 Twp Road 107?
Twp Road 107 is owned by County of Lyon (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twp Road 107 built?
Twp Road 107 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Twp Road 107?
Twp Road 107 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 Twp Road 107?
Twp Road 107 has a dam height of 31 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 Twp Road 107 last inspected?
Twp Road 107 was last inspected on April 8, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.