Crow Wing 8th Lake dam
Crow Wing 8th Lake
Crow Wing 8th Lake, located in Nimrod, Minnesota, is a state-owned dam on the Crow Wing River with a primary purpose classified as "Other." Built in 1938, this gravity dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a structural height of 9 feet, serving to store water for various purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 21,033 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 26,000 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Crow Wing 8th Lake dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is reported to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2009. The dam is inspected every 8 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The surrounding area boasts a drainage area of 39.2 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 560 cubic feet per second, highlighting the importance of this structure in regulating water flow and levels in the region.
Overall, Crow Wing 8th Lake serves as a vital component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Hubbard County, Minnesota. With its strategic location on the Crow Wing River and its role in storing and regulating water, this dam contributes to environmental sustainability and flood control measures in the area. Its satisfactory condition and regular inspections ensure its continued effectiveness in serving the community and protecting the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Crow Wing 8th Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Straight River Near Park Rapids | 44 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 371 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Bemidji | 208 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 3,390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crow Wing 8th Lake.
⚓ Boat launches
- Grouse Road 19800, Hubbard County
- Ten Mile Access Road Cass County
- County 109 Hubbard County
- Hubbard County
- Lake Avenue Hackensack
- Shingobee Road Northwest Cass County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Akeley City Campground & Park
- Mantrap Lake Campground
- Mantrap - Paul Bunyan State Forest
- Mantrap Lake - Paul Bunyan State Forest
- Tree Farm Landing County Campgrounds
- Shell City Landing - Huntersville State Forest
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- The Outlet Of Lake Itasca To The Iron Bridge Of County Road 7
- The Iron Bridge Of County Road 7 To Lake Bemidji
- The Otter Tail Powerplant To Allen's Bay
- Cass Lake To Lake Winnibigoshish
- Lake Winnigigoshish To Blackwater Lake
- The 25-Acre Island Just South Of Brainerd To Roscoe Island
Track Crow Wing 8th Lake 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 Crow Wing 8th Lake
Where does the data for Crow Wing 8th Lake 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 Crow Wing 8th Lake.