Albert Lake

Snake River-TR· Kanabec, Minnesota· Built 1970· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Albert Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 57.4% in MN)
Dam Length904 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge295 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDMN00305

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 21, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Engstrom, Duane

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Albert Lake?

Albert Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Albert Lake?

Albert Lake is owned by Engstrom, Duane (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Albert Lake built?

Albert Lake was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Albert Lake?

Albert Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Albert Lake?

Albert Lake has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Albert Lake last inspected?

Albert Lake was last inspected on October 21, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.