International Falls

Minnesota — Koochiching County — Rainy River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyKoochiching
RiverRainy River
Coordinates48.60780, -93.40410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length505 ft
NID Storage77,274 acre-ft
Max Storage77,274 acre-ft
Surface Area48,296 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerInternational Falls Power Company

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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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