Dead Lake West
Minnesota — Otter Tail County — Dead River
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| River | Dead River |
| Coordinates | 46.46404, -95.75899 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| NID Storage | 100,204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,534 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 29, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 8 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1938 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MNDNR |
Location Map
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.