Ripple Lake

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyAitkin
Nearest CityAitkin
River/StreamRipple River
Coordinates46.46218, -93.69041

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length35 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres
Drainage Area101 sq mi
Max Discharge1,470 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMNDNR
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/28/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00243
Federal IDMN00243
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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