Mcdonald Lakes
Mcdonald Lakes is an other dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcdonald Lakes
The primary purpose of Mcdonald Lakes 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 Dead River-tr near Seasonal Dwellings.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 34 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 561 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 28,287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Seasonal Dwellings |
| River/Stream | Dead River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.56782, -95.79095 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28,287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28,287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25,593 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 561 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 519 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00200 |
| Federal ID | MN00200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |