Water Level Changes at Lac qui Parle Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District announced additional water level changes at its Lac qui Parle Lake Dam near Watson.

According to a press release, it’s due to ongoing rain within the basin.

Water managers intend to keep the dam gates open in an effort to release water from the reservoir and reduce the flood risk to the dam.

The water releases are needed to minimize the risk of the reservoir overtopping the emergency spillway.

The increased outflow of water into the Minnesota River also means additional localized flooding is likely and officials urge caution around the area.