Summary
Completed in 2007, this structure serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization and has a height of 11 feet, providing a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a drainage area of 5,356 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government, Crookston Rock Rapids is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its compliance with state regulations and safety standards. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam has a regular inspection frequency of every 8 years. Its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently not available, but the structure's design and purpose contribute to mitigating potential risks and enhancing water resource management.
Located within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Crookston Rock Rapids stands as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water resource management along the Red Lake River. With its stable design, low hazard potential, and state-regulated operation, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding communities and environment from potential water-related disasters while ensuring sustainable water resource utilization in the region.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
RED LAKE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
5356 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Red Lake River At Crookston
|
403cfs |
Red Lake River At Fisher
|
596cfs |
Sand Hill River At Climax
|
36cfs |
Red River Of The North Near Thompson
|
1020cfs |
Cyr Creek Near Marcoux Corners
|
42cfs |
Clearwater River At Red Lake Falls
|
98cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Crookston Rock Rapids