Minnesota Lake
Minnesota Lake is a gravity dam located in Faribault County, Minnesota, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Minnesota Lake
Minnesota Lake is a dam in Faribault, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (local government). It impounds the Maple River-tr near Sterling Center.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,884 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,505 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 07/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Nearest City | Sterling Center |
| River/Stream | Maple River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.84178, -93.88217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,505 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,505 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,768 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,884 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00114 |
| Federal ID | MN00114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |