Cedar Lake 27 dam
Cedar Lake 27
Cedar Lake 27, located in Scott County, Minnesota, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1988 by the NRCS with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This dam has a height of 9 feet and a length of 84 feet, providing a storage capacity of 237.6 acre-feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Cedar Lake 27 is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR EWR) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's normal storage capacity is 5.1 acre-feet, with a surface area of 51 acres and drainage area of 1.05 square miles. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets the necessary emergency action plan guidelines and has emergency contacts in place. Cedar Lake 27 does not have associated locks or spillways, and its risk assessment and management measures are not specified. Despite being privately owned, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the area and highlights the importance of maintaining and regulating water resources for environmental conservation.
Overall, Cedar Lake 27 serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife management in the region, providing a safe habitat for various species to thrive. With its low hazard potential and compliance with state regulations, this Earth dam continues to play a significant role in supporting the ecological balance of the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of structures like Cedar Lake 27 in maintaining healthy ecosystems and ensuring sustainable water management practices is essential for preserving our natural environment for future generations.
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 Cedar Lake 27 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River Near Jordan | 11,800 cfs | → |
| Vermillion River Near Empire | 42 cfs | → |
| High Island Creek Near Henderson | 72 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Faribault | 286 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park | 6,620 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Paul | 18,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Lake 27.
Boat launches
- East Cedar Lake Drive 24628, Scott County
- 195th Street West Lakeville
- Townline Avenue 14554, Shakopee
- Townline Avenue 14193, Shakopee
- State Corridor Trail Scott County
- Crystal Lake Road East 60, Burnsville
Track Cedar Lake 27 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 Cedar Lake 27
Where does the data for Cedar Lake 27 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 Cedar Lake 27.