Ames

Minnesota — Scott County — Sand Creek

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyScott
RiverSand Creek
Coordinates44.65883, -93.61857

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 26, 2019
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAmes, Richard

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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