Round Lake
Round Lake is an earth dam located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Round Lake
The primary purpose of Round Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usfws (federal). It impounds the Rice Creek-tr near Arden Hills.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,196 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Nearest City | Arden Hills |
| River/Stream | Rice Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.07100, -93.17188 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,830 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 469 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00540 |
| Federal ID | MN00540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |