Windspeed
Humidity
Lundsten Lake, located in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, is a gravity dam built in 1966 with a height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 4.5 feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other", with a normal storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. The lake is situated along the Minehaha Creek, with a drainage area of 15.5 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 109 cubic feet per second.
Owned and regulated by the local government, Lundsten Lake is under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR EWR). The dam is deemed to have a low hazard potential and was last inspected in December 2015, with a satisfactory condition assessment. The structure was designed by Brauer and Associates, with no federal agency involvement in ownership, funding, or oversight.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lundsten Lake to be an intriguing site for further exploration and study. With its unique design features, historical significance, and environmentally conscious management practices, this dam serves as a valuable asset within the Carver County area. Its location along the Minehaha Creek adds to its ecological importance, making it a focal point for understanding the intersection of human infrastructure and natural water systems.
Year_Completed | 1966 |
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | MINEHAHA CREEK |
Dam_Length | 150 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Hydraulic_Height | 4.5 |
Drainage_Area | 15.5 |
Nid_Storage | 400 |
Structural_Height | 20 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 20 |
NORTH RACCOON RIVER NEAR JEFFERSON | 1550cfs |
SOUTH SKUNK RIVER BELOW SQUAW CREEK NEAR AMES | 354cfs |
SOUTH SKUNK RIVER NEAR AMES | 213cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 452cfs |
SQUAW CREEK AT AMES | 145cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD | 2900cfs |
BOONE RIVER NEAR WEBSTER CITY | 1120cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
---|---|---|---|
Roberts Creek Park | |||
Pershing State Park | |||
Howell Station - Red Rock Lake | |||
Van Meter State Park | |||
Elk Rock State Park | |||
Maxwell Taylor Park |