Dams in Lake County, Minnesota
13Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lake County, Minnesota
Lake County has 13 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 Lake County is 83 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Northshore Mining at 100 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore Mining | High | 100 | Tailings | 1977 | |
| Two Harbors Dock | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Other | 1978 |
| Dam Five Lake | Low | 15 | Other | 1900 | |
| Wilson Lake | Low | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Lammi Scs | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1972 |
| Fall Lake | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1989 |
| Mcdougal Lake | Low | 10 | Recreation | 1942 | |
| Wind Lake | Low | 8 | Other | 1900 | |
| Hansen Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1970 |
| Sullivan Lake | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Gabbro Lake 2 | Low | 7 | Recreation | 1924 | |
| Winton Dyke No. 2 | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |
| Birch Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Hydroelectric | 1922 |