Alice Lake in William O'Brien State Park drained due to "mechanical issue," DNR says
Lake Alice in William O'Brien State Park is typically 9 feet deep and stretches 26 acres, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. However recent rains caused the water level to rise and flow over into the St. Croix River.
The department said staff were working to drain some of the excess water from the lake but an issue with its "water control structure" caused it to drain almost completely.
"Due to a mechanical issue, the control structure valve is stuck open, which has caused the lake to drain to much lower levels," said DNR spokesperson Sara Berhow.
Berhow added that staff are working on next steps to "repair the control structure and restore the lake."
Lake Alice is known for its wide variety of fish. The DNR says anglers can find bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pikes and walleyes among other varieties.
WCCO crews however saw fish dying in the drained lake.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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