Plymouth Creek
Plymouth Creek is an earth dam located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Plymouth Creek
The primary purpose of Plymouth 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 City Of Plymouth (local government). It impounds the Plymouth Creek near Plymouth.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Nearest City | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Plymouth Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.01138, -93.44378 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Plymouth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01492 |
| Federal ID | MN01492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |