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Minnesota — St. Louis County — McQuade Creek

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverMcQuade Creek
Coordinates47.46539, -92.75579

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length425 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR-Wildlife
Other NameMcquade Creek

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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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