Rice Lake
Rice Lake is a gravity dam located in Faribault County, Minnesota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rice Lake
The primary purpose of Rice Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (local government). It impounds the Rice Creek-tr near Blue Earth.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 24 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 266 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,856 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Blue Earth |
| River/Stream | Rice Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.79560, -94.07686 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,856 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,856 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 266 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 39 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| 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 | MN00142 |
| Federal ID | MN00142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |