Broken Down Dam Park
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A riverside park built around the ruins of a massive hydroelectric gravity dam that collapsed in 1909 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

šŸ“œ Park built around the ruins of a hydroelectric gravity dam.
šŸ” The dam collapsed in 1909 due to an engineering error, built atop a natural spring, causing a massive flood.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Explore winding trails along Otter Tail River
šŸ“ø View unique ruins from a historic disaster
šŸŒŠ Experience Class III rapids during high river flows
šŸžļø Enjoy natural beauty and recreational water trail

Why Avoid

šŸš« No public facilities available
āš ļø Entrance flanked by private property, be respectful

Tips

šŸ…æļø Park in the turn-around at the end of Broken Down Dam Road.
āž”ļø Take the trailhead to the left of the park marker for direct route to ruins.

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