Many Point Lake
Many Point Lake is a gravity dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Many Point Lake
The primary purpose of Many Point Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Otter Tail River near Seasonal Dwellings.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 55 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,588 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 66 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Seasonal Dwellings |
| River/Stream | Otter Tail River |
| Coordinates | 47.05513, -95.54327 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 55 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,588 acres |
| Drainage Area | 66 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00023 |
| Federal ID | MN00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |