Crookston Rock Rapids is a rockfill dam located in Polk County, Minnesota, along the Red Lake River. 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.