Mud Lake Restoration

Cottonwood Creek-TR· Meeker, Minnesota· Built 1970· Earth· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Mud Lake Restoration is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 1.9% in MN)
Dam Length17 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage440 acre-ft
Normal Storage202 acre-ft
Surface Area119 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
Year Modified1993
NID IDMN00988

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: March 21, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR-Wildlife

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mud Lake Restoration?

Mud Lake Restoration 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 Restoration?

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

When was Mud Lake Restoration built?

Mud Lake Restoration was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Restoration?

Mud Lake Restoration 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 Mud Lake Restoration?

Mud Lake Restoration 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 Restoration last inspected?

Mud Lake Restoration was last inspected on March 21, 2018. 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.