Swart Watts Lake
Swart Watts Lake is a gravity dam located in Wright County, Minnesota, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swart Watts Lake
The primary purpose of Swart Watts Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Clearwater River-tr near Seasonal Dwellings.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 171 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,539 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 06/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Nearest City | Seasonal Dwellings |
| River/Stream | Clearwater River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.23232, -94.06733 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,539 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,539 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,026 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00532 |
| Federal ID | MN00532 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |