Fountain Lake

Freeborn County, Minnesota (near Albert Lea)

River/Stream: Shell Rock River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Other
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
105 ft
Reservoir Storage
12,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,140 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-05-09

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00360
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
43.65199, -93.36065
Age
115 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.