Taylors Falls Wall
Taylors Falls Wall is a concrete dam located in Chisago County, Minnesota, built in 1906. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taylors Falls Wall
The primary purpose of Taylors Falls Wall 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 Xcel Energy (private). It impounds the St. Croix River near Taylors Falls.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12,700 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/06/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Minnesota dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Nearest City | Taylors Falls |
| River/Stream | St. Croix River |
| Coordinates | 45.41420, -92.65117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,900 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Xcel Energy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01694 |
| Federal ID | MN01694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |