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Lake Marshall Twp 32 is a privately owned earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, specifically in the city of Lamberton. The dam, with a height of 32 feet, was designed by Bolton and Menk and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Meadow Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 259 acre-feet, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Lake Marshall Twp 32 is regularly inspected every 8 years, with the latest assessment conducted in May 2018, resulting in a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam does not have outlet gates or spillways and has not been modified in recent years. While the dam currently meets all guidelines and regulations, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness. Overall, Lake Marshall Twp 32 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and underscores the importance of proper maintenance and oversight for water resource management and climate resilience.
Dam_Height | 32 |
River_Or_Stream | MEADOW CREEK |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 1.8 |
Nid_Storage | 259 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 32 |