Lake Carlos
Lake Carlos is an other dam located in Douglas County, Minnesota, built in 1993. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Carlos
The primary purpose of Lake Carlos 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 Long Prairie River near Carlos.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 183 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 247 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Carlos |
| River/Stream | Long Prairie River |
| Coordinates | 45.98265, -95.32873 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 3 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 183 acres |
| Drainage Area | 247 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01118 |
| Federal ID | MN01118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |