Battle Creek
Battle Creek is an earth dam located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, built in 1982. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Battle Creek
The primary purpose of Battle 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 Wd Of Ramsey- Washington Metro (local government). It impounds the Battle Creek near St. Paul.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Minnesota dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Nearest City | St. Paul |
| River/Stream | Battle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.94491, -93.00392 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Ramsey- Washington Metro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01014 |
| Federal ID | MN01014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |