Thief River Falls

Pennington County, Minnesota (near Thief River Falls)

River/Stream: Red Lake

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
193 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,150 acre-ft
Year Completed
1946
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-20

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
MN00502
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
48.11410, -96.17910
Age
80 years

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.

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