Grass Lake
Grass Lake is an earth dam located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Grass Lake
The primary purpose of Grass 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 County Of Kandiyohi Public Works (local government).
The dam stands 13 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 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 07/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Coordinates | 45.08706, -95.00521 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | County of Kandiyohi Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01842 |
| Federal ID | MN01842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |