Lake Shetek Inlet
Lake Shetek Inlet is an earth dam located in Murray County, Minnesota, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Shetek Inlet
The primary purpose of Lake Shetek Inlet is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Des Moines River near Cume.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4,237 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 61 square miles. Completed in 1939, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | Cume |
| River/Stream | Des Moines River |
| Coordinates | 44.17635, -95.74387 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,237 acres |
| Drainage Area | 61 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01192 |
| Federal ID | MN01192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |