Dams in Kittson County, Minnesota
7Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Kittson County, Minnesota
Kittson County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Kittson County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Lake Bronson at 38 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bronson | High | Poor | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1937 |
| Red River Drayton | Low | Fair | 20 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Two Rivers | Low | Fair | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1938 |
| Horseshoe Lake Wildlife | Low | Fair | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Beaches Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1989 |
| Joe River Watershed F | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Other | 1969 |
| State Ditch No. 90 | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Recreation | 1970 |