Bear Creek is a gravity dam located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, built in 1871. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 100 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a dam in Fillmore, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Bowland, Donald (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Fillmore.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1871, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | Fillmore |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.76369, -92.37379 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Bowland, Donald |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00391 |
| Federal ID | MN00391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |