Deer Creek

Itasca County, Minnesota (near Bigfork)

River/Stream: Deer River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
59 ft
Reservoir Storage
25,844 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,035 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-08-01

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00081
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
47.85316, -93.43570
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.