Thief Lake

Marshall County, Minnesota (near Thief River Falls)

River/Stream: Thief River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
70 ft
Reservoir Storage
63,900 acre-ft
Year Completed
1931
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,190 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-08-02

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MN00218
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
48.48845, -95.94951
Age
95 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.