Hanging Kettle Lake

Aitkin County, Minnesota (near Aitkin)

River/Stream: Ripple River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
40 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,814 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,470 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-08-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00244
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
46.47542, -93.70040
Age
89 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.