Cedar Lake Outlet
Key Takeaway
Cedar Lake Outlet is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 37.6% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 6 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 11.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 793 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1968 |
| NID ID | MN00399 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MNDNR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Lake Outlet?
Cedar Lake Outlet is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Lake Outlet?
Cedar Lake Outlet is owned by MNDNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Lake Outlet built?
Cedar Lake Outlet was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cedar Lake Outlet?
Cedar Lake Outlet serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cedar Lake Outlet?
Cedar Lake Outlet has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cedar Lake Outlet last inspected?
Cedar Lake Outlet was last inspected on October 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.