Lake Stats
Benz Lake and its entire 282 acre watershed are located in the City of Grant, Minnesota, in the central portion of the Brown’s Creek Watershed District.
Current stats can be viewed through DNR LakeFinder: dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=82012000
Lake Management Plan
The Benz Lake Management Plan was developed in 2009.
Water Quality and Lake Levels
Benz Lake is monitored for water quality every two weeks spring through fall annually. The most current information can be found in the annual monitoring reports in Appendix A (lakes are listed alphabetically).
Lake elevation is also monitored during these events and reported regularly to the MN Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR). You can view the most current lake levels at dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showlevel.html?downum=82012000
In LakeFinder, you can view:
- Period of record
- # of readings
- Highest recorded elevation
- Lowest recorded elevation
- Recorded range (how much does the lake fluctuate)
- Last reading elevation with date
The 100-year high water level for Benz Lake is 956.51 ft. See the District's page on Flooding for tips on how to plan for high water.
Education and Events
Benz Lake: Aquatic Vegetation
Changes to the Lake In 2016, the water clarity dramatically improved, which allowed more sunlight to the bottom and helped aquatic plants grow. Aquatic plants help to keep the water […]
Benz Lake: 2023 Water Quality and Flood Risk Workshop
Meeting Recording from October 2023: https://youtu.be/mOa7IEcXoR8 Agenda Learn about your lakes – water quality and shallow lake systems. Give your input on your experience with your lakes. Ways you can […]