Knife Falls North Channel Dam

Minnesota — Carlton County — St Louis River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCarlton
RiverSt Louis River
Coordinates46.72900, -92.45070

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length145 ft
NID Storage1,763 acre-ft
Max Storage1,763 acre-ft
Surface Area235 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2019
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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