Lynd Twp 8 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Runholt-Mellenthin Lynd 9 & 16
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Lyon County, Minnesota, Lynd Twp 8, also known as Frank Harris, is a privately owned earth dam designed by AREA II for flood risk reduction along the Threemile Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 2012, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 245 feet, providing a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam is inspected every 8 years and was assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2013.
With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, Lynd Twp 8 serves as a vital infrastructure in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall or snowmelt events. The dam's location in Vesta, Minnesota, ensures that the residents and properties in the vicinity are shielded from the impacts of flooding, safeguarding lives and livelihoods. Its state-regulated status further guarantees that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its integrity and effectiveness in flood control.
As a key component of the water resource management infrastructure in Lyon County, Lynd Twp 8 plays a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of the local community to climate-related risks. By providing flood risk reduction and storage capacity, this earth dam contributes to the sustainable management of water resources in the region, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events on both the environment and society.
Year Completed |
2012 |
Dam Length |
245 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
THREEMILE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
0.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lynd Twp 8