Scanlon East Channel Dam
Scanlon East Channel Dam is a gravity dam located in Carlton County, Minnesota, built in 1922. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scanlon East Channel Dam
The primary purpose of Scanlon East Channel Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Allete, Inc. (private). It impounds the St Louis River near Scanlon.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 333 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 74 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 876 acre-feet. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Nearest City | Scanlon |
| River/Stream | St Louis River |
| Coordinates | 46.70850, -92.41720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 333 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 876 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 876 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 847 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Max Discharge | 45,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Allete, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00605 |
| Federal ID | MN00605S003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |