Ames
Minnesota — Scott County — Sand Creek
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| River | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.65883, -93.61857 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 26, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 8 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1996 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Ames, Richard |
Location Map
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.