Grand Rapids

Minnesota — Itasca County — Mississippi River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
RiverMississippi River
Coordinates47.23180, -93.53150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length235 ft
NID Storage4,000 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area465 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
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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