Notable lake · Carlton, Minnesota
Hanson Dam
Hanson Dam is a lake in Carlton, Minnesota.
Hanson Dam: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Hanson Dam
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hanson Dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.50279, -92.49560. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hanson Dam
- Chub Lake · lake · Carlton · ~17 km · Must-see
- Venoah Lake · lake · Douglas · ~17 km · Must-see
- Chub Lake · lake · Douglas · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hanging Horn Lake · lake · Douglas · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bardon Peak · viewpoint · Douglas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Big Manitou Falls · waterfall · Douglas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Pattison State Park · sanctuary · Douglas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Caribou · lake · Saint Louis · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lake Superior Zoo · lake · Saint Louis · ~42 km · Must-see
- Eagle Lake · lake · Carlton · ~45 km · Must-see
- KXTP-AM (Superior) · lake · Douglas · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church · church · Douglas · ~49 km · Must-see
- Fairlawn Mansion · museum · Douglas · ~51 km · Must-see
- Grand Lake · lake · Douglas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Superior Railroad Museum · museum · Douglas · ~54 km · Must-see
- SS William A. Irvin · attraction · Saint Louis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Wisconsin Point Lighthouse · beach · Douglas · ~55 km · Must-see
- Banning State Park · sanctuary · Pine · ~56 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hanson Dam
- Chub Lake · lake · Carlton · ~17 km · Must-see
- Venoah Lake · lake · Douglas · ~17 km · Must-see
- Chub Lake · lake · Douglas · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hanging Horn Lake · lake · Douglas · ~19 km · Must-see
- Caribou · lake · Saint Louis · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lake Superior Zoo · lake · Saint Louis · ~42 km · Must-see
- Eagle Lake · lake · Carlton · ~45 km · Must-see
- KXTP-AM (Superior) · lake · Douglas · ~47 km · Must-see
- Grand Lake · lake · Douglas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Cole Lake · lake · Carlton · ~56 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Hanson Dam full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Hanson Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hanson Dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hanson Dam?
Nearby: Chub Lake (lake, 17 km), Venoah Lake (lake, 17 km), Chub Lake (lake, 17 km), Hanging Horn Lake (lake, 19 km), Bardon Peak (viewpoint, 36 km), Big Manitou Falls (waterfall, 36 km).
Is Hanson Dam worth visiting?
Hanson Dam is listed as a notable lake in Minnesota on Spotwander.