Benton Lake
Benton Lake is a concrete dam located in Lincoln County, Minnesota, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Benton Lake
The primary purpose of Benton 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 Lincoln (local government).
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2,875 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,989 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Russell |
| Coordinates | 44.30868, -96.23068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,989 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,989 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,875 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Lincoln |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01848 |
| Federal ID | MN01848 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |