Brown's Lake
Brown's Lake is a gravity dam located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, built in 1976. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brown's Lake
The primary purpose of Brown's 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-wildlife (state). It impounds the Judicial Ditch 62 near Warroad.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 7,900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/13/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake of the Woods |
| Nearest City | Warroad |
| River/Stream | Judicial Ditch 62 |
| Coordinates | 48.61253, -95.13708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00689 |
| Federal ID | MN00689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |