Lucille Lake

TR-BOY RIVER· Cass, Minnesota· Built 1989· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lucille Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge438 cfs
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDMN01696

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 5, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lucille Lake?

Lucille 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 Lucille Lake?

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

When was Lucille Lake built?

Lucille Lake was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Lucille Lake?

Lucille 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 Lucille Lake?

Lucille Lake has a dam height of 10 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 Lucille Lake last inspected?

Lucille Lake was last inspected on July 5, 2017. 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.