Jennie Lake Flowage

Chippewa River-TR· Douglas, Minnesota· Built 1978· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Jennie Lake Flowage is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 25.1% in MN)
Dam Length175 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMN01464

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: June 28, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jennie Lake Flowage?

Jennie Lake Flowage 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 Jennie Lake Flowage?

Jennie Lake Flowage is owned by MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jennie Lake Flowage built?

Jennie Lake Flowage was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Jennie Lake Flowage?

Jennie Lake Flowage 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 Jennie Lake Flowage?

Jennie Lake Flowage has a dam height of 9 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 Jennie Lake Flowage last inspected?

Jennie Lake Flowage was last inspected on June 28, 2023. 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.