Peltier Lake
Peltier Lake is a concrete dam located in Anoka County, Minnesota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peltier Lake
The primary purpose of Peltier Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of St. Paul (local government). It impounds the Rice Creek-tr near Blaine.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 301 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 110 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 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Anoka |
| Nearest City | Blaine |
| River/Stream | Rice Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.17567, -93.06890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 301 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of St. Paul |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00499 |
| Federal ID | MN00499 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |