Mill Creek
Mill Creek is a gravity dam located in Stearns County, Minnesota, built in 1870. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mill Creek
The primary purpose of Mill Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Mill Creek near Rockville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 51 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 47 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Nearest City | Rockville |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.47155, -94.33909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 51 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00734 |
| Federal ID | MN00734 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |