Minnesota Falls Dam
Minnesota River Dam
Granite Falls, MN

Bridge

• Structure: Minnesota Falls Dam.
• Location: River Mile 249.8.
• Dam Width: 600 Feet.
• River Elevation (Pool): 881 Feet.
• River Elevation (Outflow): 860 Feet.
• Water Fall: 21 Feet.
• Date Built: 1905.
Owned by NSP. Dam was abandoned. City of Granite Falls is rebuilding the dam and installing hydro power. Expected to provide 25% of the power needed for the city.

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