Cannon River (woolen Mills)

About Cannon River (woolen Mills)

The primary purpose of Cannon River (woolen Mills) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Faribault (local government). It impounds the Cannon River near Faribault.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 332 square miles. Completed in 1865, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.

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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2023.

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