Whiteface Lake South Dike

Minnesota — St. Louis County — Skunk River, Whiteface River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverSkunk River, Whiteface River
Coordinates47.27700, -92.18130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage46,900 acre-ft
Max Storage46,900 acre-ft
Surface Area4,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last InspectionSeptember 30, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1922
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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