Carp
Carp is a gravity dam located in Grant County, Minnesota, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carp
The primary purpose of Carp is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Pelican Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Pelican Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.07484, -95.83118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00027 |
| Federal ID | MN00027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |