Spike Lake
Spike Lake is a gravity dam located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Spike Lake
The primary purpose of Spike 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 Clearwater River near Plummer.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 11 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 09/11/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Nearest City | Plummer |
| River/Stream | Clearwater River |
| Coordinates | 47.74056, -95.27546 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 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 | 09/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01292 |
| Federal ID | MN01292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |