Hoot Lake
Hoot Lake is a gravity dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoot Lake
The primary purpose of Hoot Lake 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 10 feet tall and stretches 226 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,240 square miles. Completed in 1913, 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 | 46.31700, -96.02410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 226 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,240 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | MN00194 |
| Federal ID | MN00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |