Round Lake
Round Lake is a rockfill dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Round Lake
The primary purpose of Round 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 Otter Tail River near Ponsford.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 78 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 07/31/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Ponsford |
| River/Stream | Otter Tail River |
| Coordinates | 47.02747, -95.54447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 78 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00022 |
| Federal ID | MN00022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |