Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is an earth dam located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Eagle Lake
The primary purpose of Eagle Lake 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 Hawk Creek near Willmar.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 819 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 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 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 04/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Nearest City | Willmar |
| River/Stream | Hawk Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.17158, -95.01168 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,638 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 819 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01153 |
| Federal ID | MN01153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |