Fountain Lake
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Nearest City | Albert Lea |
| River/Stream | Shell Rock River |
| Coordinates | 43.65199, -93.36065 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 555 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Albert Lea |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |