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Fish Lake, located in Kanabec, Minnesota, is a gravity dam constructed in 1930 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at a height of 10 feet, with a hydraulic height of 4.5 feet and a structural height of 13 feet. With a length of 1200 feet, Fish Lake has a storage capacity of 3663 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 2442 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 440 acres and its drainage area spans 87 square miles.
The dam's spillway, an uncontrolled type, is 40 feet wide, and the hazard potential is rated as low with a fair condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in September 2015, with a frequency of once every 8 years. Fish Lake poses a moderate risk level (3) according to the risk assessment, and emergency action protocols are yet to be prepared. The dam is under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR EWR), ensuring compliance with permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures. Fish Lake serves as a vital water resource in the region, providing essential environmental and recreational benefits for the local community.
Year_Completed | 1930 |
Dam_Height | 10 |
River_Or_Stream | ANN RIVER |
Dam_Length | 1200 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 440 |
Hydraulic_Height | 4.5 |
Drainage_Area | 87 |
Nid_Storage | 3663 |
Structural_Height | 13 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 13 |
HIGH ISLAND CREEK NEAR HENDERSON | 251cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO | 2930cfs |
VERMILLION RIVER NEAR EMPIRE | 49cfs |
CEDAR RIVER NEAR AUSTIN | 158cfs |
STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT | 172cfs |
CANNON RIVER AT WELCH | 613cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER NEAR JORDAN | 3920cfs |