Lake Zumbro Hydroelectric Generating Plant

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The Lake Zumbro Hydroelectric Generating Plant is a dam owned by Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) of Rochester, Minnesota. Built in 1919-1920, the dam over the Zumbro River creates Lake Zumbro in Mazeppa and Oronoco, Minnesota. This dam spans 440 feet and is 55 feet deep. Lake Zumbro covers 2000 acres.

The Zumbro Hydroelectric Plant as the water level is being lowered for the winter.
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The Zumbro Hydroelectric Plant as the water level is being lowered for the winter.
Sign on the Zumbro Hydroelectric Plant.
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Sign on the Zumbro Hydroelectric Plant.


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RPU Power Sources - Dam details found on the Rochester Public Utilities site.

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