Mud-Goose Lake dam
Mud-Goose Lake
Mud-Goose Lake, located in Zemple, Cass County, Minnesota, is a state-regulated body of water with a dam completed in 1960 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR). The dam stands at 8 feet tall and spans 109 feet in length, serving a primary purpose classified as "Other" with a storage capacity of 44,870 acre-feet. The lake is situated on the Leech Lake River, within the St. Paul District, and is overseen by the MNDNR EWR for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
With a drainage area of 1,330 square miles and a maximum discharge of 7,900 cubic feet per second, Mud-Goose Lake plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, the risk assessment for the area is marked as very high (1), indicating the need for comprehensive risk management measures. The lake's strategic location and vital role in the local ecosystem make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in monitoring and preserving the natural balance of this significant water body.
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 Mud-Goose 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 | 187 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Bemidji | 225 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Aitkin | 2,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mud-Goose Lake.
Boat launches
- Mississippi River, #2
- Ball Club Lake (S)
- Ball Club Lake (W)
- Ball Club
- Schoolcraft Lane Northeast Cass County
- White Oak Lake
Campgrounds
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
- Dora Lake To State Highway 6
- 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
Track Mud-Goose 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 Mud-Goose Lake
Where does the data for Mud-Goose 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 Mud-Goose Lake.