Knife Lake
Minnesota, Kanabec County, Knife River
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| River | Knife River |
| Coordinates | 45.94779, -93.32135 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| NID Storage | 11,374 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,374 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,277 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | - |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 11, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1983 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | County of Kanabec;LID of Knife Lake;SWCD of Kanabec |
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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.