Little Falls

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyMorrison
Nearest CityLittle Falls
River/StreamMississippi River
Coordinates45.97511, -94.36883

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,780 acre-ft
Max Storage4,780 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,147 acre-ft
Surface Area576 acres
Drainage Area11,450 sq mi
Max Discharge54,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAllete, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00600
Federal IDMN00600
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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