Wilson Lake
Wilson Lake is a rockfill dam located in Lake County, Minnesota, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilson Lake
The primary purpose of Wilson Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thompson, Gary Franciscan Brothers Of Peace (private). It impounds the Wilson Creek near Schroeder.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 650 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,990 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Schroeder |
| River/Stream | Wilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.66166, -91.04665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,990 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,990 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 650 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thompson, Gary Franciscan Brothers of Peace |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00088 |
| Federal ID | MN00088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |