Straight Lake

Becker County, Minnesota (near Osage)

River/Stream: Straight River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type

Gravity

Height

20 ft

Dam Length

300 ft

Reservoir Storage

2,890 acre-ft

Year Completed

1942

Primary Purpose

Recreation

Owner Type

State

Max Discharge

1,179 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2016-08-25

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: MN00820
State: Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates: 46.92059, -95.25261
Age: 84 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.