Hoot Lake

Minnesota — Otter Tail County — Ottertail River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
RiverOttertail River
Coordinates46.31700, -96.02410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length226 ft
NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerOtter Tail Power Company
Other NameDiversion Dam

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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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