This dam is located 4 miles south and 2 miles west of Minneota, Minnesota, in Section 15, Range 43W, Township 112N in Lyon County. The embankment stands 15 feet high to create a normal pool of 1.3 acres with 8 feet maximum depth. The construction costs including easement were $85,192.81. The reservoir, owned and maintained by the property owner provides floodwater retention and wildlife benefits and is not open to the public for recreational or hunting purposes.