Chippewa is an earth dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 85 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Chippewa
The primary purpose of Chippewa is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by USFWS (federal). It impounds the Otter Tail River near Rochert.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 85 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 142 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Rochert |
| River/Stream | Otter Tail River |
| Coordinates | 46.95200, -95.61023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 85 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,350 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 142 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00617 |
| Federal ID | MN00617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |