Schirrick
Schirrick is an earth dam located in Red Lake County, Minnesota, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schirrick
The primary purpose of Schirrick 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 Red Lake (local government). It impounds the Black River near Huot.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 107 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 06/13/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Red Lake |
| Nearest City | Huot |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 47.93750, -96.38604 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 107 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Red Lake |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00971 |
| Federal ID | MN00971 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |