Sorenson Group
Sorenson Group is an earth dam located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sorenson Group
The primary purpose of Sorenson Group is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bates, Randy (private). It impounds the Root River S Branch-tr near Lanesboro.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 218 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/03/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | Lanesboro |
| River/Stream | Root River S Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.71701, -91.99560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 218 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 537 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bates, Randy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00858 |
| Federal ID | MN00858 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |