Round Grove Lake

Judicial Ditch 22· McLeod, Minnesota· Built 1921· Gravity· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Round Grove Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN)
Dam Length15 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage2.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.6K acre-ft
Surface Area307 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge19 cfs
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)
NID IDMN00157

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 29, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of McLeod

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Round Grove Lake?

Round Grove 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 Round Grove Lake?

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

When was Round Grove Lake built?

Round Grove Lake was completed in 1921, making it 105 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 Round Grove Lake?

Round Grove 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 Round Grove Lake?

Round Grove Lake has a dam height of 10 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 Round Grove Lake last inspected?

Round Grove Lake was last inspected on March 29, 2016. 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.