Lake Clayton
Lake Clayton is an other dam located in Pine County, Minnesota, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Clayton
The primary purpose of Lake Clayton is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-parks (state). It impounds the Hay Creek near Taylors Falls.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Nearest City | Taylors Falls |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.93858, -92.64382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 865 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Parks |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00548 |
| Federal ID | MN00548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |