Bear Creek Site 13, also known as Vickerman Detention, is a private-owned earth dam located in Houston County, Minnesota. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2003, this structure serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Bear Creek-TR stream. With a dam height of 36 feet and a length of 420 feet, it has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres.

Managed by the MNDNR EWR, Bear Creek Site 13 has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition, as assessed in May 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 59 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment indicates moderate risk, with a DSAC assignment pending, the structure has not undergone recent modifications and remains operational with no outlet gates or associated structures.

Located in the St. Paul District of the USACE, Bear Creek Site 13 offers a glimpse into the intricate network of water resource management in the region. With its focus on flood risk reduction and adherence to state regulations and inspections, this site stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate fluctuations.