Keller Lake
A 72-acre shallow lake in Maplewood that is third in the Phalen Chain of Lakes.
Keller Lake is the third lake in the Phalen Chain of Lakes and is used for a variety of recreational purposes, including motor-boating, canoeing, fishing, picnicking and viewing. There is a Ramsey County Park on the east shoreline of the lake. The lake receives flows from Gervais Lake (through Spoon Lake) and runoff from its direct tributary area.
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Lake facts
- Tributary area: 1,577 acres
- Downstream waterbody: Lake Phalen
- DNR code: 62‑0010P (click for LakeFinder data)
- Surface area: 72 acres
- Average depth: 4 feet
- Maximum depth: 8 feet
- MPCA designations: Shallow lake; at risk of impairment for chloride
- Accountable municipalities: Little Canada, Maplewood, Ramsey County
- Nutrient water quality classification: Stable
Past Projects
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Keller Lake Shoreline
Restoration transformed this unnatural rock shoreline into diverse native plantings.
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Weaver Elementary School
This school rain garden protects Kohlman Creek from runoff pollution.
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Lake Phalen Chain Carp Management
The Phalen Chain of Lakes: Groundbreaking carp research and effective management through a partnership with the University of Minnesota