Wind Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wind Lake, located in Island View, Minnesota, is a federally owned water resource managed by the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.


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Summary

This 107-year-old dam, completed in 1900, stands at a height of 8 feet and has a structural height of 6 feet, with a storage capacity of 15,232 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Wind Lake is classified as "Other," and it serves as a vital component of the Basswood River-Tr watershed.

Despite being labeled as having a low hazard potential, Wind Lake has not been inspected since October 1978, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 8 years. Its condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further assessment and potential maintenance. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unspecified, highlighting areas for improvement in its risk management and emergency preparedness protocols. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wind Lake presents an intriguing case study for understanding the challenges and opportunities in managing aging infrastructure and ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

107

Dam Height

6

River Or Stream

BASSWOOD RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

1009

Nid Storage

15232

Structural Height

8

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.