Indian Creek
Indian Creek is an earth dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Creek
The primary purpose of Indian Creek is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Indian Creek near Park Rapids.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 69 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/12/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Park Rapids |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.04176, -95.29998 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01615 |
| Federal ID | MN01615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |