Sturgeon Lake

St. Louis County, Minnesota (near Side Lake)

River/Stream: Sturgeon River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
75 ft
Reservoir Storage
75,599 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,690 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-10-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00095
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
47.65967, -93.01621
Age
90 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.