Muskrat Lake

Minnesota — Becker County — Pelican River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBecker
RiverPelican River
Coordinates46.78200, -95.88290

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1888
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR-Fisheries
Other NameMuskrat Lake Locks and Dam

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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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