Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a gravity dam located in Martin County, Minnesota, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a dam in Martin, Minnesota. The dam is owned by County Of Martin (local government). It impounds the Lily Creek near Granada.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 8 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 123 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 760 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2024.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Martin |
| Nearest City | Granada |
| River/Stream | Lily Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.70347, -94.59251 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | County of Martin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00101 |
| Federal ID | MN00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |