Burnham Creek Br-6
Burnham Creek Br-6 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burnham Creek Br-6
The primary purpose of Burnham Creek Br-6 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wd Of Red Lake (local government). It impounds the Red Lake River-tr near Crookston.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 99 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,930 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 07/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Crookston |
| River/Stream | Red Lake River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.66730, -96.34927 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,930 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 594 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Red Lake |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00132 |
| Federal ID | MN00132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |