Whiteface Lake

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityCotton
River/StreamSkunk River, Whiteface River
Coordinates47.28150, -92.18820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,365 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage46,900 acre-ft
Max Storage46,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage46,900 acre-ft
Surface Area4,800 acres
Drainage Area116 sq mi
Max Discharge4,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAllete, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/11/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00610
Federal IDMN00610
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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