Fish Hook River dam
Fish Hook River
The Fish Hook River, also known as the Mill Pond Dam, is a gravity dam located in Hubbard, Minnesota. Built in 1941, this local government-owned structure stands at a height of 15 feet and has a structural height of 20 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 6,500 acre-feet and a drainage area of 245 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam, which is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, features a Tainter radial gate system for water control. Despite being assessed as in fair condition during its last inspection in August 2016, the Fish Hook River Dam has a significant hazard potential. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1,500 cubic feet per second, the dam serves a variety of purposes beyond flood control, making it an essential piece of infrastructure in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be fascinated by the history and functionality of the Fish Hook River Dam. As a key structure in the St. Paul District, it stands as a testament to the importance of effective water management and regulation in maintaining the ecological balance of the region.
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 Fish Hook River -- 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 | 354 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Bemidji | 281 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 3,260 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fish Hook River.
⚓ Boat launches
- Grouse Road 19800, Hubbard County
- Mill Avenue Osage
- County 109 Hubbard County
- Hubbard County
- 1st Street Southwest Menahga
- Pine Point
⛺ Campgrounds
- Huntersville Sf - Shell City Landing
- Shell City Landing - Huntersville State Forest
- Hungryman Lake- Two Inlets State Forest
- Mantrap - Paul Bunyan State Forest
- Hungryman Forest Campground
- Mantrap Lake - Paul Bunyan 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
🛡 More reservoirs
More reservoirs →Track Fish Hook River 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 Fish Hook River
Where does the data for Fish Hook River 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 Significant 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 Fish Hook River.