Elephant Creek
Elephant Creek is a concrete dam located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elephant Creek
The primary purpose of Elephant 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Elephant Creek near Crane Lake.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Crane Lake |
| River/Stream | Elephant Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.20943, -92.69551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 372 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01702 |
| Federal ID | MN01702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |