Thompson Wetland

Minnesota — Otter Tail County — Buffalo River-OS

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
RiverBuffalo River-OS
Coordinates46.61991, -96.27462

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2017
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1997
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerThompson, Eldon

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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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