Redwood Falls

Redwood County, Minnesota (near REDWOOD FALLS)

River/Stream: Redwood River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
35,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2024-05-23

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00511
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.54095, -95.12208
Age
124 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.