Elim Creek

Carlton County, Minnesota (near Superior, Wisconsin)

River/Stream: Elim Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
47 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
100 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2015-06-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00382
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
46.51416, -92.47680
Age
45 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.