Burnham Creek Br-6 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Burnham Creek Br-6, located in Crookston, Minnesota, is a fish and wildlife pond dam constructed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
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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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Burnham Creek Br-6