Crissy Lake
Crissy Lake is a gravity dam located in Stevens County, Minnesota, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crissy Lake
The primary purpose of Crissy Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-ewr (state). It impounds the Pomme De Terre River near Appleton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 142 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,521 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 461 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens |
| Nearest City | Appleton |
| River/Stream | Pomme De Terre River |
| Coordinates | 45.57007, -95.88187 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,521 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,521 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 461 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-EWR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00168 |
| Federal ID | MN00168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |