Elk River
High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sherburne |
| Nearest City | Elk River |
| River/Stream | Elk River |
| Coordinates | 45.30400, -93.58577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 207 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 234 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Elk River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |