South Fork Pine River

Pine River South Fork· Cass, Minnesota· Built 1979· Rockfill· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

South Fork Pine River is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 1.9% in MN)
Dam Length40 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDMN00706

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 10, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of Cass

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of South Fork Pine River?

South Fork Pine River is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates South Fork Pine River?

South Fork Pine River is owned by County of Cass (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was South Fork Pine River built?

South Fork Pine River was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of South Fork Pine River?

South Fork Pine River serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is South Fork Pine River?

South Fork Pine River has a dam height of 6 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was South Fork Pine River last inspected?

South Fork Pine River was last inspected on July 10, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.