Bear Lake

Freeborn County, Minnesota (near Leland, Iowa)

River/Stream: Lime Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
4,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-28

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
MN00684
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
43.52936, -93.49466
Age
85 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.