Whitewater Reservoir Saddle Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityForbes
River/StreamSt. Louis River
Coordinates47.50953, -92.18569

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length2,160 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26,873 acre-ft
Max Storage26,873 acre-ft
Normal Storage20,562 acre-ft
Surface Area1,233 acres
Drainage Area112 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMN Power and Light
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00771
Federal IDMN00771
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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