📜 Park built around the ruins of a hydroelectric gravity dam. 🔍 The dam collapsed in 1909 due to an engineering error, built atop a natural spring, causing a massive flood. # Why Go 🚶 Explore winding trails along Otter Tail River 📸 View unique ruins from a historic disaster 🌊 Experience Class III rapids during high river flows 🏞️ Enjoy natural beauty and recreational water trail # Why Avoid 🚫 No public facilities available ⚠️ Entrance flanked by private property, be respectful # Tips 🅿️ Park in the turn-around at the end of Broken Down Dam Road. ➡️ Take the trailhead to the left of the park marker for direct route to ruins.