Thief Lake

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyMarshall
Nearest CityThief River Falls
River/StreamThief River
Coordinates48.48845, -95.94951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length70 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63,900 acre-ft
Max Storage63,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage35,500 acre-ft
Surface Area7,430 acres
Drainage Area280 sq mi
Max Discharge3,190 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMNDNR-Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/02/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00218
Federal IDMN00218
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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