Dams in Freeborn County, Minnesota
11Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Freeborn County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Freeborn County is 72 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Fountain Lake Cdf at 25 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Lake Cdf | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | Other | 2017 |
| Fountain Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1911 |
| Johnson Pool | Low | Fair | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Prestorious F Pond | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Riceland 6 | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2010 |
| Albert Lea Lake | Low | 15 | Recreation | 1923 | |
| Geneva Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1953 |
| Vandegrift | Low | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | ||
| Bear Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1941 |
| State Line Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1930 |
| Freeborn Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1909 |