Sodus 23 W
Sodus 23 W is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sodus 23 W
The primary purpose of Sodus 23 W 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 17 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 04/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Meadow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.32648, -95.75029 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01743 |
| Federal ID | MN01743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |