Blanche Lake
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Balmoral |
| River/Stream | Blanche Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.35753, -95.64887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 83 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,352 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,569 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |