Whitewater Reservoir Saddle Dam

Minnesota — St. Louis County — St. Louis River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverSt. Louis River
Coordinates47.50953, -92.18569

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length2,160 ft
NID Storage26,873 acre-ft
Max Storage26,873 acre-ft
Surface Area1,233 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 5, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerMN Power and Light
Other NameNorth Dam

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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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