Thief River Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyPennington
Nearest CityThief River Falls
River/StreamRed Lake
Coordinates48.11410, -96.17910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length193 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,150 acre-ft
Max Storage1,150 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,133 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area3,450 sq mi
Max Discharge17,400 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Thief River Falls
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00502
Federal IDMN00502
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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