Pelican Rapids
Pelican Rapids is a gravity dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1870. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pelican Rapids
The primary purpose of Pelican Rapids is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Pelican Rapids (local government). It impounds the Pelican River near Pelican Rapids.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 17 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 345 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Pelican Rapids |
| River/Stream | Pelican River |
| Coordinates | 46.56986, -96.08225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 345 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 755 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Pelican Rapids |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00190 |
| Federal ID | MN00190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |