Rice Lake Outlet
Rice Lake Outlet is a gravity dam located in Dodge County, Minnesota, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rice Lake Outlet
Rice Lake Outlet is a dam in Dodge, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Zumbro Riv S Br Middle Fk near Owatonna.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 12 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 604 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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 09/26/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dodge |
| Nearest City | Owatonna |
| River/Stream | Zumbro Riv S Br Middle Fk |
| Coordinates | 44.08774, -93.04452 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,085 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 604 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00525 |
| Federal ID | MN00525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |