Located in Red Lake, Minnesota, Knutson is a privately owned earth dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction on the Clearwater River. Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1048 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, classified as uncontrolled, is 50 feet wide, and it has been assessed to have a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition.

Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Knutson undergoes state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its operational safety. The dam has a moderate risk assessment level and was last inspected in June 2015, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 8 years. Despite its low hazard potential, Knutson plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and contributes to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.