Sleepy Eye Control
Key Takeaway
Sleepy Eye Control is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 8.5% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 227 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00754 |
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
City of Sleepy Eye
Local Government
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sleepy Eye Control?
Sleepy Eye Control 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 Sleepy Eye Control?
Sleepy Eye Control is owned by City of Sleepy Eye (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sleepy Eye Control built?
Sleepy Eye Control was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Sleepy Eye Control?
Sleepy Eye Control 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 Sleepy Eye Control?
Sleepy Eye Control has a dam height of 7 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 Sleepy Eye Control last inspected?
Sleepy Eye Control was last inspected on March 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.