Sanborn Lake
Sanborn Lake is a dam located in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sanborn Lake
The primary purpose of Sanborn 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).
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 315 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,668 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Coordinates | 44.47850, -93.55705 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,668 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,668 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 315 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01811 |
| Federal ID | MN01811 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |