Rice Lake

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyFaribault
Nearest CityBlue Earth
River/StreamRice Creek-TR
Coordinates43.79560, -94.07686

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length24 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,856 acre-ft
Max Storage1,856 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,112 acre-ft
Surface Area266 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Max Discharge39 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMNDNR-Wildlife
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/24/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00142
Federal IDMN00142
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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