Birch Lake

Minnesota — Lake County — Kawishiwi River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLake
RiverKawishiwi River
Coordinates47.81580, -91.78330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length227 ft
NID Storage39,680 acre-ft
Max Storage39,680 acre-ft
Surface Area7,624 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 24, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1922
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
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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