Lower Red Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyClearwater
Nearest CityTHIEF RIVER FALLS
River/StreamRED LAKE RIVER
Coordinates47.95983, -95.27462

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length36,500 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,428,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,428,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,210,000 acre-ft
Surface Area288,640 acres
Drainage Area1,921 sq mi
Max Discharge3,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/15/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00573
Federal IDMN00573
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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