Lake Minnetonka

Minnesota — Hennepin County — Minnehaha Creek

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
RiverMinnehaha Creek
Coordinates44.95328, -93.48700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height5 ft
Dam Length32 ft
NID Storage23,340 acre-ft
Max Storage23,340 acre-ft
Surface Area14,004 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 18, 2023
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWD of Minnehaha Creek

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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.

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