Sauk River Melrose
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Nearest City | Melrose |
| River/Stream | Sauk River |
| Coordinates | 45.67598, -94.80836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 434 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Melrose |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |