Dams in Beltrami County, Minnesota
7Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Beltrami County, Minnesota
Beltrami County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Beltrami County is 86 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Bemidji at 33 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bemidji | Significant | Fair | 33 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Moose River Project | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Movil Lake | Low | 12 | Recreation | 1938 | |
| Forster Rice Paddies | Low | Poor | 10 | Other | 1973 |
| Knutson | Low | 9 | Other | 1900 | |
| Rabideau Lake | Low | Fair | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1937 |
| Fox Lake | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1939 |