Thief River Falls

Minnesota — Pennington County — Red Lake

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyPennington
RiverRed Lake
Coordinates48.11410, -96.17910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length193 ft
NID Storage1,150 acre-ft
Max Storage1,150 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Thief River Falls

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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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