Coon Creek 7 & Lincoln Co. Reservoir Report
Nearby: Coon Creek Coon Creek 28 & 33
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Coon Creek 7 & Lincoln Co.
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Summary
is a local government-owned structure located in Russell, Minnesota, with a low hazard potential. This structure, designed for roadway retention, stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 650 feet along the Coon Creek-TR river or stream. Despite its relatively small drainage area of 3 square miles, Coon Creek 7 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Coon Creek 7 & Lincoln Co. is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. Although the dam's condition is not rated and its emergency action plan status is unknown, its inspection frequency is every 8 years. With a storage capacity of 525 acre-feet, this buttress-type dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Lincoln County, Minnesota.
Situated in S13 T111N R44W, this dam is part of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, with federal funding, design, construction, regulatory, and operational involvement not specified. While there are no associated structures or locks, Coon Creek 7 & Lincoln Co. remains an essential component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to flood control and water supply management in the region.
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
COON CREEK-TR |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
525 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
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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.
Coon Creek 7 & Lincoln Co.