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BURNHAM CREEK BR-6

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March 23, 2025


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Burnham Creek Br-6, located in Crookston, Minnesota, is a fish and wildlife pond dam constructed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 1930 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 594 acre-feet and a surface area of 99 acres. The dam is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and is used for flood control purposes in the Red Lake River watershed.

Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Burnham Creek Br-6 poses a moderate risk, rated at level 3. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and it is inspected every 8 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020. The emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the dam are currently unlisted, indicating a potential area for improvement in disaster preparedness and response. Enthusiasts of water resource and climate management in the Polk County area may find Burnham Creek Br-6 an intriguing case study for studying the intersection of infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and risk assessment in the region.

Year_Completed 1988
Dam_Height 18
River_Or_Stream RED LAKE RIVER-TR
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 99
Drainage_Area 9.2
Nid_Storage 1930
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 18
       

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