Pelican Creek
Pelican Creek is an earth dam located in Grant County, Minnesota, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pelican Creek
The primary purpose of Pelican Creek 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-wildlife (state). It impounds the Pelican Creek near Barrett.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Barrett |
| River/Stream | Pelican Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.07740, -95.87144 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00372 |
| Federal ID | MN00372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |