Lake Byllesby Perimeter Embankment

Minnesota — Dakota County — Cannon River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyDakota
RiverCannon River
Coordinates44.51630, -92.95220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
NID Storage24,000 acre-ft
Max Storage24,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,430 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDakota And Goodhue Counties

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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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