Spruce Creek

Douglas County, Minnesota (near Spruce Center)

River/Stream: Spruce Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1870
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
700 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-08-30

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
MN00564
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
46.07044, -95.22124
Age
156 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.