Rice Lake Area Association
Drawdowns Page
This page was last updated on: June 12, 2025
Number of Visitors since April 18, 2010
2025-2026 Proposed Drawdown on Rice Lake
Past Drawdown Projects on Rice Lake
2014-2015 Drawdown Project on Rice Lake
2004-2005 Drawdown Project on Rice Lake
2002-2003 Drawdown Project on Rice Lake
1996-1997 Drawdown Project on Rice Lake                     (data not available)
1997-1998 Drawdown Project on Rice Lake                       (data not available)
2020-2021 Drawdown Project on Rice Lake (denied)
2021-2022 Drawdown Project on Rice Lake
Photos of the bypass at the dam in 2014
As of June 12, 2025 the Rice Lake Area Association (RLAA) is working with the City of Maple Grove to conduct a drawdown to control invasive weeds (Curlyleaf Pondweed or Eurasian Watermilfoil). MN DNR requires that 75% of the Shoreline residents approve such a request before a drawdown permit can be issued. The City of Maple Grove will be the party requesting the permit. Click here for drawdown tasks and status.