French Lake
French Lake is an other dam located in Rice County, Minnesota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About French Lake
The primary purpose of French Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Rice (local government). It impounds the Cannon River-tr near Faribault.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 880 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice |
| Nearest City | Faribault |
| River/Stream | Cannon River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.33124, -93.38545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 880 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Rice |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01611 |
| Federal ID | MN01611 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |