Swart Watts Lake
Key Takeaway
Swart Watts Lake is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 16.2% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00532 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
MNDNR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Swart Watts Lake?
Swart Watts 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 Swart Watts Lake?
Swart Watts Lake is owned by MNDNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swart Watts Lake built?
Swart Watts Lake was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Swart Watts Lake?
Swart Watts Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Swart Watts Lake?
Swart Watts Lake 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 Swart Watts Lake last inspected?
Swart Watts Lake was last inspected on June 7, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.