Brown's Valley Dam
Minnesota — Traverse County — BOIS DE SIOUX/MINNESOTA RIVER
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Traverse |
| River | BOIS DE SIOUX/MINNESOTA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 45.60799, -96.85117 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 9, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1941 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Other Name | On Continental Divide-No Reservoir |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.