Sodus 25
Sodus 25 is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sodus 25
The primary purpose of Sodus 25 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 35 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2019.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Meadow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.31209, -95.72339 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01747 |
| Federal ID | MN01747 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |