Prairie River
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Nearest City | Grand Rapids |
| River/Stream | Prairie River |
| Coordinates | 47.28680, -93.49700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 446 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Allete, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |