Trophy Lake is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 8,100 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Trophy Lake
The primary purpose of Trophy Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Trophy Lakes Estates IV Owners Association (private). It impounds the Crane Creek-tr near New Germany.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 8,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 457 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | New Germany |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.89852, -93.97928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 457 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 457 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Trophy Lakes Estates IV Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01431 |
| Federal ID | MN01431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |