Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper

Pelican River· Becker, Minnesota· Built 2020· Rockfill· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 16.2% in MN)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage2.7K acre-ft
Drainage Area41 sq mi
Year Completed2020 (6 years old)
NID IDMN01823

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

WD of Pelican River

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper?

Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper 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 Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper?

Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper is owned by WD of Pelican River (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper built?

Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper?

Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper 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 Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper?

Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper 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.

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.