Cushing 4
Cushing 4 is an earth dam located in Morrison County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cushing 4
The primary purpose of Cushing 4 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Cushing Land Company (private). It impounds the Fish Trap Creek-tr near Motley.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 04/14/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Nearest City | Motley |
| River/Stream | Fish Trap Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.19021, -94.59485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cushing Land Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01619 |
| Federal ID | MN01619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |