Rabideau Lake is a gravity dam located in Beltrami County, Minnesota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 17 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rabideau Lake
The primary purpose of Rabideau 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 (state). It impounds the North Turtle River near Hines.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 17 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 723 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,687 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Beltrami |
| Nearest City | Hines |
| River/Stream | North Turtle River |
| Coordinates | 47.63170, -94.54365 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,687 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,687 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,687 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 723 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01278 |
| Federal ID | MN01278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |