Movil Lake, located in Turtle River, Minnesota, is a state-owned reservoir with a primary purpose classified as "Other." The dam at Movil Lake is a gravity dam with a structural height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 1.75 feet. Completed in 1938, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 19,018 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 853 acres. The reservoir is fed by the Turtle River and has a drainage area of 56.4 square miles.

Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Movil Lake has not been recently rated for its condition. The last inspection took place in October 2007, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 8 years. The reservoir has not been modified in recent years, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated. Movil Lake provides important water storage for the region and contributes to the management of water resources in Beltrami County, Minnesota. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Movil Lake represents a historic infrastructure project that continues to serve its intended purpose.