Moccasin Creek Project No. 8
Moccasin Creek Project No. 8 is an earth dam located in Norman County, Minnesota, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moccasin Creek Project No. 8
The primary purpose of Moccasin Creek Project No. 8 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 Wild Rice (local government). It impounds the Moccasin Creek near Twin Valley.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,035 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,874 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2021.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Nearest City | Twin Valley |
| River/Stream | Moccasin Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.23541, -96.17503 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,035 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,874 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,874 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Wild Rice |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00375 |
| Federal ID | MN00375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |