Elim Creek
Elim Creek is an earth dam located in Carlton County, Minnesota, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Elim Creek
The primary purpose of Elim Creek 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 Swcd Of Carlton County (local government). It impounds the Elim Creek near Superior, Wisconsin.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
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 06/29/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Nearest City | Superior, Wisconsin |
| River/Stream | Elim Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.51416, -92.47680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SWCD of Carlton County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00382 |
| Federal ID | MN00382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |