Hanging Kettle Lake

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyAitkin
Nearest CityAitkin
River/StreamRipple River
Coordinates46.47542, -93.70040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length40 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,814 acre-ft
Max Storage5,814 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,896 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres
Drainage Area107 sq mi
Max Discharge1,470 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMNDNR
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00244
Federal IDMN00244
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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