Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a gravity dam located in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a dam in Cottonwood, Minnesota. The dam is owned by County Of Cottonwood (local government). It impounds the Watonwan River-tr near Mountain Lake.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 12 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,628 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 11/01/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood |
| Nearest City | Mountain Lake |
| River/Stream | Watonwan River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.94714, -95.00683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,628 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,628 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | County of Cottonwood |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00163 |
| Federal ID | MN00163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |