Height Of Land Lake dam
Height Of Land Lake
Height of Land Lake is a picturesque recreational spot located in Becker County, Minnesota, near the city of Frazee. This man-made lake, completed in 1938, serves a primary purpose of recreation and is owned and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The dam at Height of Land Lake is constructed of concrete with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 12 feet and a length of 60 feet.
With a normal storage capacity of 12,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 3,500 acres, Height of Land Lake offers ample space for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. The dam's controlled spillway type with a width of 30 feet ensures efficient water management, while its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment indicate a safe and well-maintained structure. Despite its age, Height of Land Lake continues to be a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil getaway in the heart of Minnesota's scenic landscape.
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 Height Of Land Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Straight River Near Park Rapids | 45 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Hawley | 84 cfs | → |
| Wild Rice River At Twin Valley | 197 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 338 cfs | → |
| Otter Tail River Near Elizabeth | 331 cfs | → |
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Height Of Land Lake.
Boat launches
- County Road 143 Becker County
- Heartland Trail Detroit Lakes
- Sugar Maple Lane 29299, Becker County
- Valley View Road 31379, Becker County
- Frazee
- 513th Street Otter Tail County
Campgrounds
- American Legion Park - Detroit Lakes
- Waterfront Park
- Wolf Lake City Campground
- Hungryman Lake- Two Inlets State Forest
- Hungryman Forest Campground
- Menahga Memorial Forest Campground
Fishing spots
Track Height Of Land 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 Height Of Land Lake
Where does the data for Height Of Land 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 Height Of Land Lake.