Mud-goose Lake is an earth dam located in Cass County, Minnesota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 109 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 Mud-goose Lake
The primary purpose of Mud-goose 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 Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Leech Lake River near Zemple.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 109 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 44,870 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,330 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 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Zemple |
| River/Stream | Leech Lake River |
| Coordinates | 47.27063, -93.94945 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 109 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44,870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,850 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,330 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr-wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00040 |
| Federal ID | MN00040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |