Crooked Creek R-4
Crooked Creek R-4 is a gravity dam located in Houston County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crooked Creek R-4
The primary purpose of Crooked Creek R-4 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 Crooked Creek (local government). It impounds the Crooked Creek-tr near Freeburg.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 616 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 06/14/2023.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Nearest City | Freeburg |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.62692, -91.37613 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 616 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,468 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Crooked Creek |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00522 |
| Federal ID | MN00522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |