Sunrise River
Sunrise River is a gravity dam located in Chisago County, Minnesota, built in 1885. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sunrise River
The primary purpose of Sunrise River is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Chisago (local government). It impounds the Sunrise River near Taylors Falls.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 76 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 268 square miles. Completed in 1885, the structure is over a century 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 04/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Nearest City | Taylors Falls |
| River/Stream | Sunrise River |
| Coordinates | 45.47967, -92.87517 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 76 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 268 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Chisago |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00539 |
| Federal ID | MN00539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |