Dead Lake West
Dead Lake West is a gravity dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1938. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dead Lake West
Dead Lake West is a dam in Otter Tail, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Dead River near Seasonal Dwellings.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7,534 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100,204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 126 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Seasonal Dwellings |
| River/Stream | Dead River |
| Coordinates | 46.46404, -95.75899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100,204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,534 acres |
| Drainage Area | 126 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 479 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00207 |
| Federal ID | MN00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |