Breckenridge Lake is a rockfill dam located in Wilkin County, Minnesota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 59 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Breckenridge Lake
The primary purpose of Breckenridge Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by County of Wilkin (local government). It impounds the Otter Tail River near Breckenridge.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 59 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,486 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,867 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 | Wilkin |
| Nearest City | Breckenridge |
| River/Stream | Otter Tail River |
| Coordinates | 46.25756, -96.53605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 59 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,486 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,486 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 790 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,867 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,535 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | County of Wilkin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00220 |
| Federal ID | MN00220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |