Sandy Lock And Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyAitkin
Nearest CityLIBBY
River/StreamSANDY RIVER
Coordinates46.78795, -93.31985

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length109 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage79,400 acre-ft
Max Storage79,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage38,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,400 acres
Drainage Area421 sq mi
Max Discharge3,738 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00583
Federal IDMN00583
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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