Central (Wright)

Minnesota — Otter Tail County — Ottertail River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
RiverOttertail River
Coordinates46.28160, -96.07850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length183 ft
NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerOtter Tail Power Company

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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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