Cedar Lake 27 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 84 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cedar Lake 27
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake 27 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 Fox, Jon (private).
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 84 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 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 04/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Coordinates | 44.56062, -93.44787 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 84 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Fox, Jon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01836 |
| Federal ID | MN01836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |