Velvet Lake

Minnesota — Crow Wing County — Pine River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCrow Wing
RiverPine River
Coordinates46.65666, -94.05001

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length30 ft
NID Storage1,050 acre-ft
Max Storage1,050 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 7, 2016
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR
Other NamePhelps Lake

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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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