Winton Dyke No. 2
Winton Dyke No. 2 is an earth dam located in Lake County, Minnesota, built in 1923. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Winton Dyke No. 2
The primary purpose of Winton Dyke No. 2 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 Kawishiwi River near Winton.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,983 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,564 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,200 square miles. Completed in 1923, the structure is over a century 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 07/24/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Winton |
| River/Stream | Kawishiwi River |
| Coordinates | 47.93270, -91.76480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,564 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,564 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,983 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,200 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Allete, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00607 |
| Federal ID | MN00607S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |