Birch Lake

Lake County, Minnesota (near Winton)

River/Stream: Kawishiwi River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
7 ft
Dam Length
227 ft
Reservoir Storage
39,680 acre-ft
Year Completed
1922
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
11,617 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-07-24

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
MN00654
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
47.81580, -91.78330
Age
104 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.