Sodus 17
Sodus 17 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sodus 17
The primary purpose of Sodus 17 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Becker, Jason R & Lori J (private). It impounds the Meadow Creek-tr near Lamberton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Lamberton |
| River/Stream | Meadow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.34067, -95.80164 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Becker, Jason R & Lori J |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01643 |
| Federal ID | MN01643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |