Sunrise River Pool 1
Sunrise River Pool 1 is a gravity dam located in Chisago County, Minnesota, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sunrise River Pool 1
The primary purpose of Sunrise River Pool 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Sunrise River near Kost.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Nearest City | Kost |
| River/Stream | Sunrise River |
| Coordinates | 45.39238, -92.95623 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,685 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00538 |
| Federal ID | MN00538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |