Little Rock Lake (Benton County, Minnesota)

Little Rock Lake is a reservoir in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The lake was formed in 1911 by the impounding of the Mississippi River by the Sartell Dam 5 miles (8 km) downriver. Little Rock Lake was named from Little Rock Creek.[3]

Little Rock Lake
Location of Little Rock Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Little Rock Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Little Rock Lake
Location of Little Rock Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Little Rock Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Little Rock Lake
LocationBenton County, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates45°44′18″N 94°10′02″W / 45.73833°N 94.16722°W / 45.73833; -94.16722
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsMississippi River
Primary outflowsMississippi River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area2.27 mi² (5.87 km²)[1]
Max. depth23 ft (7.0 m)[1]
Surface elevation1,015 ft (309 m)[2]
References[1][2]

The lake has two public boat access points. Water clarity in the lake is low (less than 1.5 feet) and there are almost no aquatic plants.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Lake information report". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2002-05-15.
  2. ^ a b "Lake water level report". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2007-04-24.
  3. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 52.
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