Dams in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
14Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crow Wing County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Crow Wing County is 84 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Pine River Dam - Dikes 13 And 14 at 23 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River Dam - Dikes 13 And 14 | High | Not Available | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1886 |
| Brainerd | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Hydroelectric | 1950 |
| Lake Emily | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Perkins Pond | Low | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1975 | |
| Lake Ossawinnamakee | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Big Pine Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Eagle Lake | Low | 8 | Recreation | 1936 | |
| Roosevelt Lake | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Pelican Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Other | 1938 |
| Nokay Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Velvet Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Rogers Lake | Undetermined | Fair | 8 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Black Bear Lake | Undetermined | 8 | Recreation | 1936 | |
| Sibley Lake | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1937 |