Knife Lake
Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| Nearest City | Mora |
| River/Stream | Knife River |
| Coordinates | 45.94779, -93.32135 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,374 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,374 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,272 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,277 acres |
| Drainage Area | 92 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Kanabec;LID of Knife Lake;SWCD of Kanabec |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |