Sand Lake is an other dam located in Sibley County, Minnesota, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 164 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sand Lake
The primary purpose of Sand Lake 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 Co. Ditch 5 near Le Sueur.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 164 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sibley |
| Nearest City | Le Sueur |
| River/Stream | Co. Ditch 5 |
| Coordinates | 44.49507, -94.36998 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 164 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr-wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01640 |
| Federal ID | MN01640 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |