Lake Shetek Outlet Dam

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Quick Facts

Location: Murray, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.0802, -95.68174
River: Des Moines River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Gravity
Commissioned: 1873
Dam Height: 8 ft (2 m)
Dam Length: 115 ft (35 m)
Dam Capacity: 30,064 acre-ft (37,083 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Information

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam is a gravity dam located in Currie, Murray, Minnesota.

The dam, which is on the Des Moines River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1873 and is currently owned by MNDNR-EWR.

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Structure

The Lake Shetek Outlet Dam is approximately 115 feet (35 m) long, 8 feet (2 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 19,040 acre-ft (23,485 Ml) and maximum capacity of 30,064 acre-ft (37,083 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,370 acres (1,364 ha) and the total catchment area is 130 square miles (337 square kilometres).

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 3500 cubic feet per second (99 cubic metres per second).

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Shetek Outlet Dam
Murray, Minnesota
Height (ft)
8
Length (Ft)
115
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,064
Drainage Area (sq miles)
130
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Shetek Outlet Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:03
Sunrise 07:14
Sunset 16:59
Temperature (°F) 42
Feels Like (°F) 32
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 91
Wind Speed (mph) 23
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Shetek Outlet Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 33 49 39 1019 45 20 44 SSE 0 - clear sky
Wed 43 46 39 1010 93 20 44 SSE 100 12 moderate rain
Thu 42 53 48 1014 66 9 20 SSW 0 - broken clouds
Fri 43 58 54 1015 43 14 35 SSE 0 - scattered clouds
Sat 45 58 53 1004 59 16 35 SSW 0 - scattered clouds
Sun 39 51 45 1012 52 16 34 W 0 - few clouds
Mon 40 44 37 1007 73 23 48 E 100 28 heavy intensity rain
Tue 35 50 38 990 91 21 36 W 100 10 rain and snow

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Shetek Outlet Dam?

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam is in Minnesota.

In which county is the Lake Shetek Outlet Dam?

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam is in Murray County.

How high is the Lake Shetek Outlet Dam?

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam is 8 feet high.

How long is the Lake Shetek Outlet Dam?

Lake Shetek Outlet Dam is 115 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No 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

High

Dams 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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