Lower Red Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Nearest City | THIEF RIVER FALLS |
| River/Stream | RED LAKE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 47.95983, -95.27462 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 36,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,428,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,428,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,210,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 288,640 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,921 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |