Elk Lake is an other dam located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 44 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Elk Lake
The primary purpose of Elk 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-trails (state). It impounds the Battle Brook near Big Lake.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 44 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 353 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles.
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 08/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sherburne |
| Nearest City | Big Lake |
| River/Stream | Battle Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.47775, -93.63235 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 44 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 353 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr-trails |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01329 |
| Federal ID | MN01329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |