Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is an other dam located in McLeod County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory 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 Wd Of Buffalo Creek (local government). It impounds the County Ditch 33 near Brownton.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles.
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 10/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | McLeod |
| Nearest City | Brownton |
| River/Stream | County Ditch 33 |
| Coordinates | 44.79516, -94.43742 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 914 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WD of Buffalo Creek |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01663 |
| Federal ID | MN01663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |