FOUNTAIN LAKE CDF - MN01804-3356
Dam Name: FOUNTAIN LAKE CDF
State: MN
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/01/2020
Incident Driver: Structural Stability
Incident Mechanism 1: Foundation Deficiency
Incident Mechanism 2Sliding
Incident Mechanism 3Slope Stability
Incident IDMN01804-3356
Incident DescriptionDuring construction, oversaturated foundation led to interior slope failure. Repaired.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)$1 to $100,000
ResponseOwner and engineer completed emergency repairs.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesUpstream embankment slide prior to first filling.
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)O
EAPY
Dam Height25 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)560.00
Surface Area (acres)32.00
Year Completed2017
NID NumberMN01804
River NameBANCROFT CREEK-OS
Latitude43.6959
Longitude-93.3798
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MNDNR EWR
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesMN Dam Safety
