Thief River Falls
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pennington |
| Nearest City | Thief River Falls |
| River/Stream | Red Lake |
| Coordinates | 48.11410, -96.17910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 193 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,450 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Thief River Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |