Prairie Lake
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Pelican Rapids |
| River/Stream | Pelican River |
| Coordinates | 46.58756, -96.07101 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 49 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,025 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,840 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |