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Albert Lake, located in Mora, Minnesota, is a private earth dam constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS for purposes beyond flood control. This dam, standing at a height of 20 feet and stretching 904 feet in length, serves as a critical structure along the Snake River, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 46 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 41 acres and has a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, making it an essential water resource in Kanabec County.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Albert Lake boasts a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, with a moderate risk rating. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its unique design, providing efficient water management solutions. While having undergone its last inspection in October 2016, the dam continues to be regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Albert Lake a captivating example of sustainable dam infrastructure in the heart of Minnesota.
Year_Completed | 1970 |
Dam_Height | 18 |
River_Or_Stream | SNAKE RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 904 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 41 |
Drainage_Area | 0.7 |
Nid_Storage | 150 |
Structural_Height | 20 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 20 |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT FORT SNELLING STATE PARK | 6620cfs |
CANNON RIVER AT WELCH | 613cfs |
CEDAR RIVER NEAR AUSTIN | 158cfs |
STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT | 172cfs |
HIGH ISLAND CREEK NEAR HENDERSON | 251cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER NEAR JORDAN | 3920cfs |
VERMILLION RIVER NEAR EMPIRE | 49cfs |