Muskrat Lake
Muskrat Lake is a rockfill dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1888. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Muskrat Lake
The primary purpose of Muskrat Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Pelican River near Seasonal Dwellings.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 square miles. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century 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 08/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Seasonal Dwellings |
| River/Stream | Pelican River |
| Coordinates | 46.78200, -95.88290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00885 |
| Federal ID | MN00885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |