Two Harbors Dock

Lake Superior-TR· Lake, Minnesota· Built 1978· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Two Harbors Dock is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 86.1% in MN)
Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMN00720

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
Last Inspection: September 26, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

CN Ore Docks

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Two Harbors Dock?

Two Harbors Dock 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 Two Harbors Dock?

Two Harbors Dock is owned by CN Ore Docks (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Two Harbors Dock built?

Two Harbors Dock was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Two Harbors Dock?

Two Harbors Dock serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Two Harbors Dock?

Two Harbors Dock has a dam height of 32 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.

When was Two Harbors Dock last inspected?

Two Harbors Dock was last inspected on September 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.