Clear Lake
Clear Lake is a concrete dam located in Waseca County, Minnesota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clear Lake
The primary purpose of Clear Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Waseca (local government). It impounds the Crane Creek-tr near Waseca.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 18 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 611 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Nearest City | Waseca |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.09366, -93.47523 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 611 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Waseca |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01455 |
| Federal ID | MN01455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |