National Register of Historic Places

Winnibigoshish Lake Dam

Inger, Itasca County, Minnesota
Listed
May 10, 1982
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82004629

About this property

The Winnibigoshish Lake Dam is a dam at the outlet of Lake Winnibigoshish into the Mississippi River in Minnesota, United States. The dam crosses the county line between Cass County and Itasca County, and lies within the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. The first dam on the site was built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers from 1881 to 1884 to regulate the flow of water on the Upper Mississippi River. A constant flow was desired by loggers, fur traders, and millers downstream at St. Anthony Falls. The current structure was built in 1899. Lake Winnibigoshish is Minnesota's fifth largest lake, at 67,000 acres (270 km2).

Location

Inger, Itasca County, Minnesota
47.42898, -94.05211

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Cut Foot Sioux Ranger Station
Industrial
6.1 mi
Winnibigoshish Resort
Industrial
9.3 mi
Itasca Lumber Company Superintendent's House
Industrial
14.2 mi
Marcell Ranger Station
Industrial
20.6 mi
Battle Point (21CA12)
Listed
21.9 mi

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When was Winnibigoshish Lake Dam listed on the National Register?

Winnibigoshish Lake Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Winnibigoshish Lake Dam?

Winnibigoshish Lake Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Winnibigoshish Lake Dam is recorded as the industrial era.

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