Luverne North is a local government-owned earth dam located in Rock, Minnesota, designed by DGR and Associates and completed in 1997. This dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rock River, with a height of 21 feet and a length of 2700 feet. It has a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres, providing essential protection to the surrounding area.

Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Luverne North is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of 2015, the dam is equipped with a spillway width of 200 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 250 cubic feet per second. Its location in S3 T102N R45W makes it a vital component in the flood management infrastructure of the region.

Luverne North plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, with its effective design and construction meeting regulatory standards. As a key flood risk reduction structure along the Rock River, this dam contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Minnesota, safeguarding the community of Luverne and its surroundings from potential flooding events.