Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration

Raven Stream· Le Sueur, Minnesota· Built 2008· Other· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 16.2% in MN)
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area140 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDMN01542

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: November 7, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of LeSueur & USF&W - joint

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration?

Renneberg Lake Wetland 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 Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration?

Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration is owned by County of LeSueur & USF&W - joint (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration built?

Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration?

Renneberg Lake Wetland 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 Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration?

Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration has a dam height of 8 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 Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration last inspected?

Renneberg Lake Wetland Restoration was last inspected on November 7, 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.