Red Lake River

Clearwater, Minnesota· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Red Lake River is classified as low hazard in Minnesota.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 48.1% in MN)
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
NID IDMN00932

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Good Lake

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Big Swamp

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Lower Red Lake Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Red Lake River?

Red Lake River is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Red Lake River?

Red Lake River is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Red Lake River?

Red Lake River has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.