Lucille Lake dam
Lucille Lake
Lucille Lake, located in Cass County, Minnesota, is a captivating water resource managed by the USDA Forest Service for the primary purpose of Fish and Wildlife Pond. This Earth dam, completed in 1989, stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The lake, situated along the TR-BOY River, serves as a vital habitat for various wildlife species in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Lucille Lake underwent hydraulic modifications in 2018 to enhance its functionality. The dam's moderate risk assessment rating suggests proactive risk management measures in place to ensure its safety and integrity. Although not currently rated for its condition, regular inspections every 10 years help monitor and maintain the dam's operational status, ensuring its continued contribution to the local ecosystem.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in Minnesota can appreciate Lucille Lake's role as a valuable Fish and Wildlife Pond, managed by the Forest Service for conservation purposes. With its scenic location and vital contribution to the region's biodiversity, this Earth dam presents a fascinating opportunity for exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lucille Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Grand Rapids | 550 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Taconite | 202 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Bemidji | 217 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Aitkin | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Park Rapids | 46 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 343 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lucille Lake.
Boat launches
- 24th Avenue Northeast Cass County
- Federal Dam Drive Northeast 1115, Cass County
- Cass County
- Erwin Hills Drive Cass County
- Mississippi River, #2
- Schoolcraft Lane Northeast Cass County
Campgrounds
- Mabel Lake Campground
- Mabel Lake -Usfs
- Mabel Lake
- Leech Lake Rec Area
- Leech Lake -Coe
- Six Mile Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Lake Winnigigoshish To Blackwater Lake
- The Confluence Of The Prairie River To The Boundary Of Logan And Workman Townships
- Cass Lake To Lake Winnibigoshish
- The Otter Tail Powerplant To Allen's Bay
- The Boundary Between Logan And Workman Townships In Aitkin County To The Dam Entrance Of The Flood Diversion Channel
- The Discharge Of The Flood Diversion Channel To Riverton
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Track Lucille Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lucille Lake
Where does the data for Lucille Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lucille Lake.