Dams in Kanabec County, Minnesota
16Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Kanabec County, Minnesota
Kanabec County has 16 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 Kanabec County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Peace Twp Road 451 at 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knife Lake | Significant | 22 | Recreation | 1983 | |
| Peace Twp Road 451 | Low | 27 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2002 | |
| Ann Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1966 |
| Albert Lake | Low | Fair | 20 | Other | 1970 |
| Herwig Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |
| Bachman Pond | Low | Fair | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Carda Impoundment | Low | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 | |
| Richards Pond | Low | 14 | Other | 1967 | |
| Forshier Pool | Low | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 | |
| Linder F Pond | Low | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 | |
| Fish Lake | Low | Fair | 13 | Other | 1930 |
| Clayton Berg | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1985 |
| Blowers Dam | Low | 10 | Other | 1967 | |
| Lundquist Dam | Low | 9 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1990 | |
| Mud Lake | Low | 8 | Recreation | 1936 | |
| Bergstedt Pond | Low | Poor | 8 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1970 |