Mound Creek North Pool Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Mound Creek North Pool in Luverne, Minnesota is a state-regulated recreational dam completed in 1940 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities.


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Summary

The dam, with a gravity structure type and a height of 15 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a normal storage of 50 acre-feet. Situated on Mound Creek in Rock County, this dam has a surface area of 4 acres and serves a drainage area of 14.7 square miles.

The condition assessment of Mound Creek North Pool is rated as fair, with a low hazard potential. The dam has undergone inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2019, and has a designated inspection frequency of 8 years. The location of the dam, at S13 T103N R45W, offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the engineering marvel of this structure that contributes to the local landscape.

Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR EWR), Mound Creek North Pool serves as a testament to the state's commitment to regulating, inspecting, and enforcing dam safety standards. With its historical significance as a Works Progress Administration-Civil Works (WPA-CW) project, this dam continues to provide recreational benefits while ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

MOUND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

14.7

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.