Cedar River

Mower County, Minnesota (near Austin)

River/Stream: Cedar River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
220 ft
Reservoir Storage
209 acre-ft
Year Completed
1853
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,675 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-05-10

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00526
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
43.66977, -92.96781
Age
173 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.