Pelican River

Otter Tail County, Minnesota (near Elizabeth)

River/Stream: Pelican River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
366 ft
Reservoir Storage
70 acre-ft
Year Completed
1878
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,940 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-06-14

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00191
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
46.38000, -96.12585
Age
148 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.