Elm Creek
Elm Creek is a gravity dam located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, built in 2017. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Elm Creek
The primary purpose of Elm Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Champlin (local government). It impounds the Elm Creek near Champlin.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 52 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 104 square miles. Completed in 2017, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Nearest City | Champlin |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.18391, -93.38933 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 104 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Champlin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00520 |
| Federal ID | MN00520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |