Cedar River
Cedar River is a gravity dam located in Mower County, Minnesota, built in 1853. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar River
The primary purpose of Cedar River is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Austin (local government). It impounds the Cedar River near Austin.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 204 square miles. Completed in 1853, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mower |
| Nearest City | Austin |
| River/Stream | Cedar River |
| Coordinates | 43.66977, -92.96781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1853 (173 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,675 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Austin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00526 |
| Federal ID | MN00526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |