Stanchfield Lake
Stanchfield Lake is a gravity dam located in Morrison County, Minnesota, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stanchfield Lake
The primary purpose of Stanchfield Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Crow Wing River-tr near Pillager.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 48 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,785 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Nearest City | Pillager |
| River/Stream | Crow Wing River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.27081, -94.54208 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 48 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00240 |
| Federal ID | MN00240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |