Welch Lake
Minnesota — Itasca County — TR-POPPLE RIVER
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| River | TR-POPPLE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 47.80371, -94.16904 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 25, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USDA FS |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.