Stinking Lake

Minnesota — Becker County — Hay Creek

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBecker
RiverHay Creek
Coordinates46.90950, -96.16613

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage8,300 acre-ft
Max Storage8,300 acre-ft
Surface Area370 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2015
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1992
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWD of Buffalo-Red River
Other NameBuffalo-Red Project 16

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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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