Fox Lake is an other dam located in Beltrami County, Minnesota, built in 1939. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 50 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fox Lake
The primary purpose of Fox Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Turtle River-tr near Turtle River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 148 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,284 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 64 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Beltrami |
| Nearest City | Turtle River |
| River/Stream | Turtle River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.61007, -94.83701 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,284 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,284 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 148 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mndnr |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00014 |
| Federal ID | MN00014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |