Geneva Lake
Geneva Lake is a gravity dam located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Geneva Lake
The primary purpose of Geneva 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 County Of Freeborn (local government). It impounds the Turtle Creek near Hollandale.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 27 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,944 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 07/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Nearest City | Hollandale |
| River/Stream | Turtle Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.77117, -93.27212 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,944 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | County of Freeborn |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00359 |
| Federal ID | MN00359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |