Sauk River Melrose
Minnesota — Stearns County — Sauk River
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| River | Sauk River |
| Coordinates | 45.67598, -94.80836 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 30, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1873 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Melrose |
| Other Name | Melrose Dam |
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.