Brainerd

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCrow Wing
Nearest CityBrainerd
River/StreamMississippi River
Coordinates46.37815, -94.18350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,000 acre-ft
Max Storage13,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage13,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,500 acres
Drainage Area7,320 sq mi
Max Discharge14,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBrainered Public Utilities
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00597
Federal IDMN00597
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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