Thomson

Minnesota — Carlton County — St Louis River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCarlton
RiverSt Louis River
Coordinates46.66870, -92.41880

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage4,352 acre-ft
Max Storage4,352 acre-ft
Surface Area375 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAllete, Inc.

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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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