Dam Five Lake, located in Minnesota, stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering with its construction completed in 1900. This federal-owned dam, situated in the St. Paul District, serves a primary purpose that falls under the 'Other' category. With a structural height of 15 feet and a length of 300 feet, Dam Five Lake boasts a storage capacity of 690 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 506 acre-feet. The dam, built on Wanless Creek, has a low hazard potential and has not been inspected since August 1972.

Despite its age, Dam Five Lake remains a key component in regulating water flow in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 100 cubic feet per second. The dam, made of buttress core types and resting on an unlisted/unknown foundation, covers a surface area of 78 acres and drains a small area of 0.9 square miles. While the dam's condition assessment remains 'Not Rated,' its low hazard potential suggests that it continues to fulfill its intended purpose effectively. As an essential piece of infrastructure in the area, Dam Five Lake provides a glimpse into the history of water resource management in Minnesota.