Dead Lake West

Minnesota, Otter Tail County, Dead River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
RiverDead River
Coordinates46.46404, -95.75899

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length40 ft
NID Storage100,204 acre-ft
Max Storage100,204 acre-ft
Surface Area7,534 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 29, 2018
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary Purpose-
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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