Pelican Lake

Minnesota — Otter Tail County — Pelican River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
RiverPelican River
Coordinates46.67391, -96.02013

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length140 ft
NID Storage70,250 acre-ft
Max Storage70,250 acre-ft
Surface Area3,962 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 24, 2016
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
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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