Fish Hook River is a gravity dam located in Hubbard County, Minnesota, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 1,050 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fish Hook River
The primary purpose of Fish Hook River is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Park Rapids (local government). It impounds the Fish Hook River near Hubbard.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 245 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hubbard |
| Nearest City | Hubbard |
| River/Stream | Fish Hook River |
| Coordinates | 46.91979, -95.05288 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 245 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Park Rapids |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00234 |
| Federal ID | MN00234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |