Esquagama Lake

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityPeary
River/StreamEmbarrass River
Coordinates47.45796, -92.37569

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,768 acre-ft
Max Storage17,768 acre-ft
Normal Storage16,570 acre-ft
Surface Area453 acres
Drainage Area159 sq mi
Max Discharge1,450 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMNDNR
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/16/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00099
Federal IDMN00099
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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