Rice Lake
Rice Lake is a rockfill dam located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rice Lake
Rice Lake is a dam in Hennepin, Minnesota. The dam is owned by City Of Maple Grove (local government). It impounds the Elm Creek near Maple Grove.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 314 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,490 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 07/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Nearest City | Maple Grove |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.12978, -93.45779 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 314 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Maple Grove |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00366 |
| Federal ID | MN00366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |