Mud Lake
Mud Lake is an other dam located in Renville County, Minnesota, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mud Lake
The primary purpose of Mud 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 Renville (local government). It impounds the Little Rock Creek near New Ulm.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 168 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
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 04/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Nearest City | New Ulm |
| River/Stream | Little Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.47415, -94.66108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Renville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01783 |
| Federal ID | MN01783 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |