Otter Tail Lake

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
Nearest CityPhelps
River/StreamOtter Tail River
Coordinates46.35911, -95.73350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage557,200 acre-ft
Max Storage557,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage506,000 acre-ft
Surface Area14,745 acres
Drainage Area1,160 sq mi
Max Discharge4,372 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMNDNR-EWR
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/31/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00209
Federal IDMN00209
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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