Orwell Dam
Minnesota — Otter Tail County — OTTER TAIL RIVER
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| River | OTTER TAIL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 46.21714, -96.17924 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,355 ft |
| NID Storage | 20,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 805 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 23, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Other Name | Orwell Lake |
Location Map
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.