Knutson
Knutson is an earth dam located in Red Lake County, Minnesota, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Knutson
The primary purpose of Knutson is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Knutson, Knute (private). It impounds the Clearwater River-tr near Red Lake Falls.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
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 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Red Lake |
| Nearest City | Red Lake Falls |
| River/Stream | Clearwater River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.86088, -96.25538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,048 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Knutson, Knute |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01027 |
| Federal ID | MN01027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |