Hanging Kettle Lake
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Nearest City | Aitkin |
| River/Stream | Ripple River |
| Coordinates | 46.47542, -93.70040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,814 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,814 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,896 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 107 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |