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Beaver Lake

A 87-acre lake draining to the Beltline storm sewer and then to the Mississippi River.

Beaver Lake is primarily used for canoeing, fishing, picnicking, wildlife habitat and aesthetic viewing. A Ramsey County park occupies most of the north and west shoreline. There is no public boat access, although there is a fishing pier on the west shoreline within the county park.

Map location of Beaver Lake

Lake facts

Tributary area 1,935 acres
Downstream waterbody Beltline
DNR code 62‑0016P (click for LakeFinder data)
Surface area 87 acres
Average depth 4 feet
Maximum depth 11 feet
MPCA designations Shallow lake; impaired for mercury; at risk for chloride
Accountable municipalities Maplewood, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Washington County
Nutrient water quality classification At risk

The following graphs show the growing season average measurements in Beaver Lake for chlorophyll-a, total phosphorus and secchi transparency. Beaver Lake is sampled for water quality parameters about seven times per year on average from May through September.

Secchi Transparency graph Total Phosphorus graph

Past projects

Notable projects in the Beaver Lake area include:

Beaver Lake Outlet Improvement

More information

You can find detailed information on Beaver Lake and its tributary area in our watershed management plan.

Video: Getting to Know Shallow Lakes

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