Central (wright)
Central (wright) is a gravity dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1921. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Central (wright)
The primary purpose of Central (wright) is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Otter Tail Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Ottertail River near Fergus Falls.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 183 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,250 square miles. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Fergus Falls |
| River/Stream | Ottertail River |
| Coordinates | 46.28160, -96.07850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 183 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Otter Tail Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00195 |
| Federal ID | MN00195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |