Winnibigoshish Dam

Cass County, Minnesota (near BALLCLUB)

River/Stream: MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
962 ft
Reservoir Storage
550,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1884
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
10,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-07-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00586
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
47.42907, -94.05188
Age
142 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.