MARINE ON ST. CROIX, Minn. (FOX 9) - Lake Alice at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, is nearly dried up after a mechanical failure, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says .

Lake Alice is dried up

Local perspective:

The Minnesota DNR says a mechanical failure of the water control structure on the lake has led to a "significant drawdown" of the water level on the lake.

Only a stream remains on Lake Alice, which is expected to impact recreation on the lake for at least four to six weeks. The swimming beach is not usable at this time.

Meanwhile, the low water levels on the lake have caused a fish kill. Image 1 of 4 ▼

Lake Alice dries up after mechanical failure of water control system.

Fishing, boating and paddling is still available on th

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