Wood Lake
Wood Lake is an earth dam located in Watonwan County, Minnesota, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wood Lake
The primary purpose of Wood Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Watonwan River N Fk-tr near Madelia.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 508 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan |
| Nearest City | Madelia |
| River/Stream | Watonwan River N Fk-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.08892, -94.75423 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 508 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01251 |
| Federal ID | MN01251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |