Orwell Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | BRECKENRIDGE |
| River/Stream | OTTER TAIL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 46.21714, -96.17924 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,355 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 805 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,820 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |