Rum River
Rum River is a gravity dam located in Anoka County, Minnesota, built in 1853. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rum River
The primary purpose of Rum River is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Anoka (local government). It impounds the Rum River near Anoka.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 342 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,590 square miles. Completed in 1853, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Anoka |
| Nearest City | Anoka |
| River/Stream | Rum River |
| Coordinates | 45.19937, -93.39089 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 342 ft |
| Year Completed | 1853 (173 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,590 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Anoka |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00549 |
| Federal ID | MN00549 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |