Fish Lake Outlet
Key Takeaway
Fish Lake Outlet is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 8.5% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 16 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00164 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
MNDNR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fish Lake Outlet?
Fish Lake Outlet 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 Fish Lake Outlet?
Fish Lake Outlet is owned by MNDNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish Lake Outlet built?
Fish Lake Outlet was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Fish Lake Outlet?
Fish Lake Outlet has a dam height of 7 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.