St. Anthony Falls Upper Lock and Dam

Minnesota — Hennepin County — MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
RiverMISSISSIPPI RIVER
Coordinates44.98144, -93.25764

Physical Characteristics

NID Height93 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage4,900 acre-ft
Max Storage4,900 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 6, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District; Xcel Energy
Other NameUpper St Anthony Falls Pool

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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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