Little Rock Lake (Benton County, Minnesota) Explained

Little Rock Lake
Location:Benton County, Minnesota, United States
Coords:45.7383°N -94.1672°W
Outflow:Mississippi River
Basin Countries:United States
Area:2.27 mi² (5.87 km²)
Max-Depth:23feet
Elevation:1015feet
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Little Rock Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Reference:[1] [2]

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]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lake information report. 2002-05-15. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
  2. Web site: Lake water level report. 2007-04-24. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
  3. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 52.