Sturgeon Lake
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Side Lake |
| River/Stream | Sturgeon River |
| Coordinates | 47.65967, -93.01621 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75,599 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75,599 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65,560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,050 acres |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,690 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |