Redwood Falls

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyRedwood
Nearest CityREDWOOD FALLS
River/StreamRedwood River
Coordinates44.54095, -95.12208

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area677 sq mi
Max Discharge35,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Redwood Falls
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection05/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00511
Federal IDMN00511
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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