Knife Falls North Channel Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCarlton
Nearest CityScanlon
River/StreamSt Louis River
Coordinates46.72900, -92.45070

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length145 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,763 acre-ft
Max Storage1,763 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,356 acre-ft
Surface Area235 acres
Drainage Area3,426 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAllete, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/12/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00606
Federal IDMN00606S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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