Loon Lake 16
Loon Lake 16 is a rockfill dam located in Cass County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Loon Lake 16
The primary purpose of Loon Lake 16 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Mayo Creek near Pequot Lakes.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Pequot Lakes |
| River/Stream | Mayo Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.59190, -94.33689 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 339 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00707 |
| Federal ID | MN00707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |