Sunset Lake

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyDakota
Nearest CityBurnsville
River/StreamMinnesota River-TR
Coordinates44.75702, -93.32601

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length820 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge3,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Burnsville
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection07/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN01012
Federal IDMN01012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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