Sodus 14 & 23 E dam
Sodus 14 & 23 E
Sodus 14 & 23 E is a dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, along the Meadow Creek-TR river or stream. Owned by the local government, this structure falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Division of Ecological and Water Resources. The dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 340 feet, serves as a roadway retention system with a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the condition of Sodus 14 & 23 E is currently not rated, with its last inspection conducted in April 2019. The dam is not associated with any federal agencies, and its purpose and type are unspecified in the data. The dam's location, along with its core type being buttress and foundation listed as unlisted/unknown, provides an intriguing opportunity for further exploration and study by water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the area.
With its unique design and local government ownership, Sodus 14 & 23 E presents an interesting case study for those passionate about water resource management and climate resilience. Its lack of a designated primary purpose, along with limited information on its construction and modification history, leaves room for investigation into the dam's role in the local ecosystem and its potential impact on water resources in the region. As efforts to assess and address the condition of this structure continue, researchers and enthusiasts have an opportunity to delve deeper into its significance within the broader context of water infrastructure and climate adaptation in Minnesota.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sodus 14 & 23 E -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood River Near Marshall | 27 cfs | → |
| Yellow Medicine River Near Granite Falls | 130 cfs | → |
| Redwood River Near Redwood Falls | 159 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Morton | 2,540 cfs | → |
| Flandreau Cr Above Flandreau Sd | 1 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Montevideo | 1,550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sodus 14 & 23 E.
Track Sodus 14 & 23 E in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Sodus 14 & 23 E
Where does the data for Sodus 14 & 23 E come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sodus 14 & 23 E.