Ely Lake
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Peary |
| River/Stream | Ely Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.44419, -92.47363 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61,182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61,182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55,620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 780 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 925 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |