Rush Lake

Minnesota — Otter Tail County — Otter Tail River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
RiverOtter Tail River
Coordinates46.47578, -95.57323

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length105 ft
NID Storage78,345 acre-ft
Max Storage78,345 acre-ft
Surface Area5,233 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR-EWR

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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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