Lundsten Lake
Lundsten Lake is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lundsten Lake
Lundsten Lake is a dam in Carver, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Three Rivers Park District (local government). It impounds the Minehaha Creek near St. Bonifacius.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | St. Bonifacius |
| River/Stream | Minehaha Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.87329, -93.72057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Three Rivers Park District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00769 |
| Federal ID | MN00769 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |