Fountain Lake Cdf
Fountain Lake Cdf is an earth dam located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, built in 2017. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fountain Lake Cdf
Fountain Lake Cdf is a dam in Freeborn, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Wd Of Shell Rock (local government). It impounds the Bancroft Creek-os near Albert Lea.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2017, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Nearest City | Albert Lea |
| River/Stream | Bancroft Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 43.69585, -93.37977 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WD of Shell Rock |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01804 |
| Federal ID | MN01804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |