Canisteo No. 2 North dam
Canisteo No. 2 North
Canisteo No. 2 North is a privately-owned dam located in Itasca, Minnesota, along the Prairie River. Designed by GEI, this earth dam stands at a height of 100 feet with a hydraulic height of 95 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4150 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of tailings containment, with a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in August 2017.
This dam is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR EWR) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a surface area of 166 acres and drainage area of 0.23 square miles. The dam's construction and operation are not funded or overseen by any federal agencies, highlighting the significant role of private entities in water resource management.
With its location in a scenic area near La Prairie, Canisteo No. 2 North stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and state regulators in ensuring the safety and efficacy of dams for water resource management. Its design, construction, and maintenance reflect a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable water resource practices in Minnesota.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Canisteo No. 2 North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie River Near Taconite | 274 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Grand Rapids | 489 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Aitkin | 2,950 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canisteo No. 2 North.
⚓ Boat launches
- Trout Lake, Longyear Park
- Trout Lake (N)
- O'Reilly Lake
- Prairie Lake (S)
- Holman Lake
- Prairie Lake (W)
⛺ Campgrounds
- Kom-On-In Beach Campground
- Itasca County Fairgrouds Campground
- Itasca County Fairgrounds
- Pokegama-Coe
- Pokegama Rec Area
- Pug Hole Wayside Park
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- The Confluence Of The Prairie River To The Boundary Of Logan And Workman Townships
- Lake Winnigigoshish To Blackwater Lake
- Dora Lake To State Highway 6
- The Boundary Between Logan And Workman Townships In Aitkin County To The Dam Entrance Of The Flood Diversion Channel
- Cass Lake To Lake Winnibigoshish
- The Discharge Of The Flood Diversion Channel To Riverton
Track Canisteo No. 2 North in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Canisteo No. 2 North
Where does the data for Canisteo No. 2 North come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Canisteo No. 2 North.