Rice-skunk Lakes is an other dam located in Morrison County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 363 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 Rice-skunk Lakes
The primary purpose of Rice-skunk Lakes is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Platte River near Royalton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 363 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,951 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 394 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 09/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Nearest City | Royalton |
| River/Stream | Platte River |
| Coordinates | 45.94084, -94.25291 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,951 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,951 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,180 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 394 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,970 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mndnr-wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00134 |
| Federal ID | MN00134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |