Little Falls Dam - Little Falls, MN
Posted by: lenron
N 45° 58.556 W 094° 22.029
15T E 394092 N 5092282
Hydroelectric dam on the Mississippi River in Little Falls, MN.
Waymark Code: WM9F95
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2010
Views: 5
Hydroelectric dam on the Mississippi River in downtown Little Falls, MN. The dam was completed in 1888 and stands 24 feet high with a width of 830 feet.
In May of 2009 the dam experienced excessive flooding and was thougth to be in danger. This occurred again in 2010 with large ice floes jarring the dam, it is now being fortified.
There is a beautiful viewing spot and parking pullover at the dam on the east side. You can get so close you can feel the spray of the water.
Waterway where the dam is located: Mississippi River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 24 feet
Date built: 01/01/1888
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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