Keller Lake is a gravity dam located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 50 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Keller Lake
The primary purpose of Keller Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rwmwd (local government). It impounds the Keller Creek near St. Paul.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 52 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 11/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Nearest City | St. Paul |
| River/Stream | Keller Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.99794, -93.06315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 52 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rwmwd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00398 |
| Federal ID | MN00398 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |