Water Supply Dams in Minnesota
Minnesota has 16 water supply dams, of which 1 carry a high hazard classification. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitewater Reservoir | St. Louis | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 |
| 2 | West Two River | St. Louis | 40 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1966 |
| 3 | Whitewater Reservoir Saddle Dam | St. Louis | 36 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1954 |
| 4 | Redwood River Diversion | Redwood | 34 | Low | Satisfactory | 1975 |
| 5 | St. Louis River | St. Louis | 28 | Low | 1963 | |
| 6 | Black Dog Lake | Dakota | 25 | Low | 1953 | |
| 7 | Black Dog Lake West | Dakota | 25 | Low | 1958 | |
| 8 | St. Cloud | Stearns | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 |
| 9 | Red River Drayton | Kittson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1964 |
| 10 | Unimin | Le Sueur | 20 | Low | Fair | 1982 |
| 11 | Breckenridge Lake | Wilkin | 17 | Low | Satisfactory | 1935 |
| 12 | Riverside Park | Polk | 13 | Low | Fair | 1930 |
| 13 | Highwater Ethanol | Redwood | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 2015 |
| 14 | Round Lake | Ramsey | 10 | Low | Fair | 1960 |
| 15 | Willow River | Cass | 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 |
| 16 | Winnibigoshish Dam - Dike 1 | Cass | 5 | Significant | Not Available | 1884 |