Wild Rice Lake

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityCloquet
River/StreamBeaver River
Coordinates46.90950, -92.16250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,600 acre-ft
Max Storage9,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,936 acre-ft
Surface Area2,688 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Max Discharge1,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAllete, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/27/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00613
Federal IDMN00613
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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