Lake Bemidji
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Beltrami |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | Mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 47.48368, -94.72967 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 201 acres |
| Drainage Area | 626 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 625 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Ottertail Power Co |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |