Granite Falls

Minnesota — Chippewa County — Minnesota River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyChippewa
RiverMinnesota River
Coordinates44.85000, -95.51670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage252 acre-ft
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 8, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerGranite Falls, City of

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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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