Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake is a gravity dam located in Steele County, Minnesota, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake is a dam in Steele, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Straight River-tr near Owatonna.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21,410 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele |
| Nearest City | Owatonna |
| River/Stream | Straight River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.89005, -93.34384 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,410 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,395 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 69 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00410 |
| Federal ID | MN00410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |