Buck's Mill
Buck's Mill is a concrete dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buck's Mill
Buck's Mill is a dam in Becker, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Pelican River near Dunvilla.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 160 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 135 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 07/31/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Dunvilla |
| River/Stream | Pelican River |
| Coordinates | 46.72287, -95.91428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,425 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 135 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01638 |
| Federal ID | MN01638 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |