Little Pine Lake
Little Pine Lake is a gravity dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Pine Lake
The primary purpose of Little Pine 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 Otter Tail.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 389 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Otter Tail |
| River/Stream | Otter Tail River |
| Coordinates | 46.62661, -95.54006 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 389 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,669 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00213 |
| Federal ID | MN00213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |