Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2, 3 and 4

Minnesota — Cass County — MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCass
RiverMISSISSIPPI RIVER
Coordinates47.35050, -94.19300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length962 ft
NID Storage550,000 acre-ft
Max Storage550,000 acre-ft
Surface Area68,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 14, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1884
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Other NameWinnibigoshish

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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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