Lower Red Lake Dam

Minnesota — Clearwater County — RED LAKE RIVER

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyClearwater
RiverRED LAKE RIVER
Coordinates47.95983, -95.27462

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length36,500 ft
NID Storage3,428,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,428,000 acre-ft
Surface Area288,640 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 15, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1931
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Other NameMiskwaagamiiwi-Zaagaiganing;Red Lakes Reservoir;Upper and Lower Red Lakes

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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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