Mountain Lake
The lake created by the dam that was built by the WPA in 1937-38
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Started: 1937
Completed: 1938
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Description
WPA funded the construction of a dam and bridge north of the town of Mountain Lake, Minnesota. The dam created what became Mountain Lake itself. The original bridge, with 1938 WPA plaque, is still in use, though now for pedestrians only.
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Original WPA plaque on 1937 bridge
Mountain Lake Bridge WPA plaque
Original WPA plaque on 1937 bridge
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Original WPA bridge, now used for bike/ped trail
Mountain Lake Bridge
Original WPA bridge, now used for bike/ped trail
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Sign placed at site by MN Historical Society
Mountain Lake Historical Sign
Sign placed at site by MN Historical Society
Source notes
There is a new sign at the site, placed by the Minnesota Historical Society, that gives the details. The original WPA plaque still exists on the original bridge.
Project originally submitted by Lisa Brownell on May 3, 2014.