Sunset Lake

Minnesota — Dakota County — Minnesota River-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyDakota
RiverMinnesota River-TR
Coordinates44.75702, -93.32601

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length820 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 10, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Burnsville

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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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