Black Bear Lake
Black Bear Lake is a gravity dam located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, built in 1936. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Black Bear Lake
The primary purpose of Black Bear Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-ewr (state). It impounds the Mississippi River - Tr near Riverton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 27 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,716 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Nearest City | Riverton |
| River/Stream | Mississippi River - Tr |
| Coordinates | 46.51176, -94.06674 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,716 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,716 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-EWR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00056 |
| Federal ID | MN00056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |