Stang Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 420 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Stang Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stang Lake Dam 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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Otter Tail County Ditch No. 37 near Fergus Falls.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 220 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Fergus Falls |
| River/Stream | Otter Tail County Ditch No. 37 |
| Coordinates | 46.26167, -95.93833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 642 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01054 |
| Federal ID | MN01054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |