Hanging Kettle Lake

Minnesota — Aitkin County — Ripple River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyAitkin
RiverRipple River
Coordinates46.47542, -93.70040

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length40 ft
NID Storage5,814 acre-ft
Max Storage5,814 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR

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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.

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