Projects & Studies
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Flood Risk Management Continuing Authority, Red River of the North: Wahpeton, N.D.
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Integrated Watershed Study: Minnesota River Basin in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Iowa
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Lower St. Anthony Falls Rapids Restoration, Mississippi River, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Mississippi Headwaters Reservoirs Project Sites
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Mississippi Place, Mississippi River, St. Paul, Minn.
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Mississippi River Recreation and Environmental Stewardship, Eau Galle Dam
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Reconnaissance Study: Minnesota River Basin in MN, SD, IA and ND
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Recreational Boating Study of the Mississippi River, Pools 4 to 9, Summer 2003
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River Resource Values and Expectation
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Western Flood Control Sites - Minnesota: Lake Traverse, Orwell Lake, Hwy 75 - Bigstone, Lac qui Parle
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Western Flood Control Sites – North Dakota: Lake Ashtabula, Homme Lake Souris River
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Orwell Lake and Dam
Overview
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Orwell Lake is located 6 miles southwest of Fergus Falls, Minn., in Otter Tail County. This wildlife haven is 15-20 minutes from Interstate Highway 94 and only 30-45 minutes from Breckenridge, Minn., via Minnesota State Highway 210.
The recreation area offers two day-use areas. One, located at the dam's main entrance, has a picnic area, playground, privies, accessible picnic shelters and tailwater bank fishing. The second area is north of the dam and is excellent for viewing wildlife. Just adjacent to the recreation area is a wildlife sanctuary, maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
There are two boat accesses to the lake. The south primitive access is exclusive to duck/flat-bottom boats. The north access, equipped with concrete planks, is for larger boats. The lake is limited to boasts with motors of 10 horsepower or less.
Hunting and Fishing is also available. Walleye, northern, crappie and red horse sucker live in the lake. Hunting includes duck, goose, fox, pheasant, Hungarian partridge and white-tailed deer. Prior to hunting, however, check with the Minnesota Department of natural Resources personnel for the areas open to hunting and fishing, as well as current state regulations.
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Recreation Information
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Purpose
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Orwell Lake Dam is used primarily for flood control and water supply. The Corps stores excess water from spring runoff in the reservoir.
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