Central (wright)

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
Nearest CityFergus Falls
River/StreamOttertail River
Coordinates46.28160, -96.07850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length183 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1,250 sq mi
Max Discharge3,650 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDMN00195
Federal IDMN00195
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams