Lundsten Lake dam
Lundsten Lake
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.
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 Lundsten Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River Near Jordan | 8,190 cfs | → |
| Crow River At Rockford | 1,050 cfs | → |
| High Island Creek Near Henderson | 208 cfs | → |
| Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis | 3 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Champlin | 13 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park | 6,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lundsten Lake.
Boat launches
- Merrywood Lane Minnetrista
- Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista
- Lake Trail Chanhassen
- Lake Ann Park Drive Chanhassen
- Main Street East Carver
- Chanhassen
Paddle runs
- The Confluence Of The Clearwater River To The Northwestern Corporate Boundary Of Anoka
- The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
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Track Lundsten Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Lundsten Lake
Where does the data for Lundsten 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 Lundsten Lake.