Ely Lake
Minnesota — St. Louis County — Ely Creek
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| River | Ely Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.44419, -92.47363 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 34 ft |
| NID Storage | 61,182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61,182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 780 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 16, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 8 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MNDNR |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.