Park Lake

Park Lake Creek· Carlton, Minnesota· Built 1963· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Park Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 8.5% in MN)
Dam Length40 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage4.8K acre-ft
Surface Area376 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDMN00752

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: September 26, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of Carlton

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Park Lake?

Park 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 Park Lake?

Park Lake is owned by County of Carlton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Park Lake built?

Park Lake was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Park Lake?

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

How tall is Park Lake?

Park Lake has a dam height of 7 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 Park Lake last inspected?

Park Lake was last inspected on September 26, 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.