Sodus 8
Sodus 8 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sodus 8
The primary purpose of Sodus 8 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 County Of Lyon (local government). It impounds the Meadow Creek-tr.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Meadow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.35003, -95.79569 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01741 |
| Federal ID | MN01741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |