Hoot Lake

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
Nearest CityFergus Falls
River/StreamOttertail River
Coordinates46.31700, -96.02410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length226 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Drainage Area1,240 sq mi
Max Discharge2,250 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerOtter Tail Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00194
Federal IDMN00194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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