Nett Lake

Koochiching, Minnesota· Built 1987· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Nett Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 48.1% in MN)
Max Storage59.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage37.0K acre-ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDMN00006

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

Not Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nett Lake?

Nett 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 Nett Lake?

Nett Lake is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nett Lake built?

Nett Lake was completed in 1987, making it 39 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Nett Lake?

Nett Lake has a dam height of 14 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.