Vermillion River, southeast Minnesota

Vermillion River Dam is on the Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota and is used for hydroelectric power and recreation purposes. Construction was completed in 1854. It is owned by Peavy Co.

 

Vermillion River is a gravity dam. Its length is 105 feet. Maximum discharge is 1100 cubic feet per second. Its capacity is 75 acre feet. Normal storage is 50 acre feet.

 

 

Lakes, Dams, and Recreational Facilities Near Vermillion River

5 miles from Vermillion RiverLock and Dam #2 10 miles from Vermillion RiverWelch 11 miles from Vermillion RiverJunction Falls 12 miles from Vermillion RiverCouwette Group Pond 12 miles from Vermillion RiverLock and Dam #3 12 miles from Vermillion RiverLock and Dam No 3 13 miles from Vermillion RiverLake Byllesby Perimeter Embankment 13 miles from Vermillion RiverLake Byllesby 13 miles from Vermillion RiverLittle Cannon River 13 miles from Vermillion RiverLake Byllesby 15 miles from Vermillion RiverPowell Falls 15 miles from Vermillion RiverBelle Creek S-3 15 miles from Vermillion RiverBelle Creek S-2 16 miles from Vermillion RiverCernohous Detention Basin 17 miles from Vermillion RiverBay City Structure No. 1 17 miles from Vermillion RiverLake Saint Croix 18 miles from Vermillion RiverBelle Creek R-9 18 miles from Vermillion RiverBelle Creek R-5 19 miles from Vermillion RiverKaposia Park 19 miles from Vermillion RiverBelle Creek R-4 20 miles from Vermillion RiverBelle Creek R-1 20 miles from Vermillion RiverBattle Creek 20 miles from Vermillion RiverBelle Creek R-2

 

 

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