Jingo Lake

Rice River-TR· Itasca, Minnesota· Built 1978· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Jingo Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 37.6% in MN)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMN00128

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jingo Lake?

Jingo 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 Jingo Lake?

Jingo Lake is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jingo Lake built?

Jingo Lake 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 Jingo Lake?

Jingo Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jingo Lake?

Jingo 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.

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.