Donna Lake

Spring Creek· St. Louis, Minnesota· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Donna Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDMN01221

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 4, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of St. Louis and MNDNR-Fisheries?

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Donna Lake?

Donna 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 Donna Lake?

Donna Lake is owned by County of St. Louis and MNDNR-Fisheries? (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Donna Lake?

Donna Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Donna Lake?

Donna Lake has a dam height of 10 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 Donna Lake last inspected?

Donna Lake was last inspected on October 4, 2018. 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.