Upper Rice Lake
Upper Rice Lake is a gravity dam located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Rice Lake
The primary purpose of Upper Rice Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Wild Rice River near Beaulieu.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 26 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Nearest City | Beaulieu |
| River/Stream | Wild Rice River |
| Coordinates | 47.38450, -95.31862 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,160 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00231 |
| Federal ID | MN00231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |