Brown's Valley Dam

Traverse County, Minnesota (near BROWNS VALLEY)

River/Stream: BOIS DE SIOUX/MINNESOTA RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
3,700 ft
Reservoir Storage
—
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
6,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2026-03-09

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00575
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
45.60799, -96.85117
Age
85 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.