Mud Lake

Mud Creek· Kanabec, Minnesota· Built 1936· Gravity· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Mud Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 1.9% in MN)
Dam Length35 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage2.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.5K acre-ft
Surface Area249 acres
Drainage Area38 sq mi
Max Discharge1,360 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDMN00534

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: October 21, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mud Lake?

Mud 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 Mud Lake?

Mud Lake is owned by MNDNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mud Lake built?

Mud Lake was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Mud Lake?

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

How tall is Mud Lake?

Mud Lake has a dam height of 6 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 Mud Lake last inspected?

Mud Lake was last inspected on October 21, 2016. 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.