Fond Du Lac

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityDuluth
River/StreamSt Louis River
Coordinates46.66550, -92.29650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length1,475 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,675 acre-ft
Max Storage2,675 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,483 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area3,600 sq mi
Max Discharge181,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAllete, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00603
Federal IDMN00603
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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