Wild Rice Lake

Minnesota — St. Louis County — Beaver River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverBeaver River
Coordinates46.90950, -92.16250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage9,600 acre-ft
Max Storage9,600 acre-ft
Surface Area2,688 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 27, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
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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