Lake Elmo Regional Park
Key Takeaway
Lake Elmo Regional Park is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 74.2% in MN) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 281 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00915 |
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
County of Washington
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Farney Creek Dam
Washington, MN
Low Hazard 30 ftWoodbury Hudson Rd
Washington, MN
Significant Hazard 16 ftI-94 Rest Area
Washington, MN
Low Hazard 30 ftSmith
Washington, MN
Low Hazard 19 ftBattle Creek
Ramsey, MN
High Hazard 23 ftLower Power
St. Croix, WI
Low Hazard 22 ftSchuester Pond
Washington, MN
Low Hazard 20 ftKeller Lake
Ramsey, MN
Low Hazard 10 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Lake Elmo Regional Park?
Lake Elmo Regional Park 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 Lake Elmo Regional Park?
Lake Elmo Regional Park is owned by County of Washington (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Elmo Regional Park built?
Lake Elmo Regional Park was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Lake Elmo Regional Park?
Lake Elmo Regional Park serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Elmo Regional Park?
Lake Elmo Regional Park has a dam height of 26 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 Lake Elmo Regional Park last inspected?
Lake Elmo Regional Park was last inspected on October 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.