Prairie River

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Nearest CityGrand Rapids
River/StreamPrairie River
Coordinates47.28680, -93.49700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,160 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,000 acre-ft
Max Storage17,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage15,800 acre-ft
Surface Area2,000 acres
Drainage Area446 sq mi
Max Discharge6,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAllete, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00609
Federal IDMN00609
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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