Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a gravity dam located in Wright County, Minnesota, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Lake
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-trails (state). It impounds the Clearwater River-tr near Annandale.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 774 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20,328 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Nearest City | Annandale |
| River/Stream | Clearwater River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.27690, -94.07776 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,328 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 774 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-Trails |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00530 |
| Federal ID | MN00530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |