Mud Lake
Mud Lake is a gravity dam located in Kanabec County, Minnesota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mud Lake
The primary purpose of Mud Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Mud Creek near Henriette.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 35 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 249 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| Nearest City | Henriette |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.89747, -93.16165 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,478 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 249 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00534 |
| Federal ID | MN00534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |