Friberg (taplin Gorge)
Friberg (taplin Gorge) is a gravity dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Friberg (taplin Gorge)
The primary purpose of Friberg (taplin Gorge) 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 38 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 350 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,230 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Fergus Falls |
| River/Stream | Ottertail River |
| Coordinates | 46.38300, -96.01790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,230 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,200 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 | MN00199 |
| Federal ID | MN00199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |