Nett Lake dam
Nett Lake
Nett Lake, located in Koochiching, Minnesota, is a reservoir with a low hazard potential and a maximum storage capacity of 59,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1987 by the DOI BIA, this dam serves multiple purposes, including water resource management and conservation efforts. The lake has a normal storage capacity of 37,000 acre-feet and plays a crucial role in the region's water supply and ecosystem.
Although not regulated by the state, Nett Lake provides a valuable source of water for the surrounding area. With a structural height of 14 feet, the dam contributes to the management of water levels and helps mitigate the risk of flooding. Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Nett Lake is currently not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management.
Nett Lake serves as a testament to the interconnectedness of water resources and climate in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management practices. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Nett Lake plays a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and meeting the water needs of the community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of Nett Lake in shaping the region's water landscape and to advocate for its continued preservation and maintenance.
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 Nett Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Fork River At Littlefork | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lk Nr Ray | 467 cfs | → |
| Big Fork River At Big Falls | 618 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Nr Crane Lake | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Taconite | 202 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nett Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Samuelson County Park
- Button Box ? George Washington State Forest
- Thistledew ? George Washington State Forest
- Thistledew Campground And Day-Use Area
- Erskine Lake Dispersed Camp Site
- Sucker Lake Dispersed Camp Site
Paddle runs
- Section 26, T65n, R17w To Section 31, T66n, R17w
- Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65n, R17w
- Section 31, T66n, R17w To Crane Lake
- Dora Lake To State Highway 6
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Track Nett Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Nett Lake
Where does the data for Nett 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 Nett Lake.