Sauk River Melrose

Minnesota — Stearns County — Sauk River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyStearns
RiverSauk River
Coordinates45.67598, -94.80836

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length310 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1873
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Melrose
Other NameMelrose Dam

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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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