Crookston Rock Rapids
Crookston Rock Rapids is an other dam located in Polk County, Minnesota, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crookston Rock Rapids
The primary purpose of Crookston Rock Rapids is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by City Of Crookston (local government). It impounds the Red Lake River near Crookston.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,356 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Crookston |
| River/Stream | Red Lake River |
| Coordinates | 47.77383, -96.61529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,356 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | City of Crookston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01405 |
| Federal ID | MN01405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |