Birch Lake
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Winton |
| River/Stream | Kawishiwi River |
| Coordinates | 47.81580, -91.78330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 227 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39,680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39,680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,624 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,617 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Allete, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |