Cedar Lake Outlet
Cedar Lake Outlet is a gravity dam located in Scott County, Minnesota, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Lake Outlet
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake Outlet is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Sand Creek-tr near Helena.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 6 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 793 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,490 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 10/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Helena |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.60379, -93.52094 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,970 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 793 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00399 |
| Federal ID | MN00399 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |