Kettle Falls

Minnesota (near International Falls)

River/Stream: Rainy River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
130 ft
Reservoir Storage
702,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1914
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
8,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-09-14

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00093
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
48.49969, -92.63880
Age
112 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.