Island Lake

St. Louis County, Minnesota (near Cloquet)

River/Stream: Cloquet River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
57 ft
Dam Length
880 ft
Reservoir Storage
177,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1915
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,445 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-09-23

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00612
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
46.99160, -92.22570
Age
111 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.