Grass Lake

Kandiyohi, Minnesota· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 45.7% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage625 acre-ft
Drainage Area17 sq mi
NID IDMN01842

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: July 14, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of Kandiyohi Public Works

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grass Lake?

Grass 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 Grass Lake?

Grass Lake is owned by County of Kandiyohi Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Grass Lake?

Grass 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 Grass Lake?

Grass Lake has a dam height of 13 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 Grass Lake last inspected?

Grass Lake was last inspected on July 14, 2022. 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.