Dishpan Lake

MOOSE RIVER - TR· Itasca, Minnesota· Built 1972· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Dishpan Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 37.6% in MN)
Dam Length219 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage810 acre-ft
Normal Storage360 acre-ft
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMN00377

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: August 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dishpan Lake?

Dishpan 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 Dishpan Lake?

Dishpan Lake is owned by MNDNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dishpan Lake built?

Dishpan Lake was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dishpan Lake?

Dishpan Lake has a dam height of 11 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 Dishpan Lake last inspected?

Dishpan Lake was last inspected on August 1, 2017. 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.