Pine River Dam, Minnesota, USA

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Quick Facts About Pine River Dam

Location: Crow Wing, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46.669116, -94.1128178
River: Pine River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Concrete Multi-Arch Earth Gravity
Commissioned: 1886
Dam Height: 23 ft (7 m)
Dam Length: 1,553 ft (473 m)
Dam Capacity: 187,700 acre-ft (231,524 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Pine River Dam Information

Pine River Dam is a concrete multi-arch earth gravity dam located in Cross Lake, Crow Wing, Minnesota.

The dam, which is on the Pine River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Navigation, Fish and Wildlife Pond, Water Supply and Flood Risk Reduction benefits.

The dam was designed by CEMVP and commissioned in 1886 and is currently owned by USACE – St. Paul District.

Pine River Dam Structure

The Pine River Dam is approximately 1,553 feet (473 m) long, 23 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of 112,300 cubic yards (85,860 cubic metres).

Pine River Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 101,340 acre-ft (125,001 Ml) and maximum capacity of 187,700 acre-ft (231,524 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 13,700 acres (5,544 ha) and the total catchment area is 562 square miles (1,456 square kilometres).

Pine River Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 16300 cubic feet per second (462 cubic metres per second).

Pine River Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Pine River Dam
Crow Wing, Minnesota
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 23 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,553 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 187,700 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 562 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Pine River Dam Weather

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Pine River Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Pine River Dam?

Pine River Dam is in Minnesota.

In which county is the Pine River Dam?

Pine River Dam is in Crow Wing County.

How high is the Pine River Dam?

Pine River Dam is 23 feet high.

How long is the Pine River Dam?

Pine River Dam is 1,553 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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