Winnibigoshish Dam
Minnesota — Cass County — MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| River | MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 47.42907, -94.05188 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 962 ft |
| NID Storage | 550,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68,000 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 14, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1884 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Other Name | Lake Winnibigoshish |
Location Map
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.