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Expires:Issued:
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2. Entire area shall be stabilized within 10 days of the completion of any earthmoving.
3. Owner is legally responsible for all surface water drainage that may occur,
4. No fill shall enter or be taken from the beds of a public water without a valid permit from the State of Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources.
5. If the terms of this permit are violated the entire permit may be revoked and the owner may be subject to legal prosecution.
6. This card shall be placed in a conspicuous place not more than 4 feet above grade on the premises on which work is to be done,
and shall be maintained there until completion of such work.
7. NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. TELEPHONE (218) 739-2271, WHEN AUTHORIZED
WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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/•854455 I OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER
OTTER TAIL MINNESOTA
I hereby certify that
this instrument # _I was filed/recorded in this office
for record on the 2 ^ day of
1 Acf 1999 at ^
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Wendy L. Metcalf, County Reo
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THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL
COURTHOUSE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
(218) 739-2271
*** COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN BLACK INK***
$90.00Application Fee
Receipt Number
PROPERTY OWNER Otter Tail Power Company DAYTIME PHONE (218) 729-8411
215 South Cascade Street/ Fergus Falls, MN 56537ADDRESS
orreurfyiL jltoe/l A C?5^'OR^LAKE NUMBER LAKE NAME LAKE CLASS
SECTION___05 132 RANGE 043 TOWNSHIP NAME BuseTOWNSHIP
R06000050028000PARCEL NUMBER FIRE/LAKE I.D. NUMBER
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
E 5 AC. of Lot 6 EX S 1100
EXPLAIN YOUR REQUEST
Increase size of downstream left (south) embankment to improve factor of safety required
by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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I UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST APPLIES ONLY TO THE USE OF THE LAND.
I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED, IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO
CONTACT LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGARDING THIS MATTER.
SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER DATE
APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARING(Applicant Will Receive Notification As To The Date/Time Of Hearing)
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294.913 ■ Victor Lundeen Co.. Printer * Fergus Falls. Minnesota
Accepted By Land & Resource L & R Official/Date ^6(7 (3, (111
Date Of Planning Commission Hearing Time
Planning Commission Motion
October 13.1999
Motion: A motion by Lachowitzer, second by Estes to approve as presented, since this
project has been required by the Federal Engery Regulatory Commission.
Chairman/Otter Tail County Planning Commission
County Board Action
Approved As Recommended
Denied As Recommended
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Date of Final Actionairman/Otfer Tali'County Board of Commissioners
L & R OfficiaVDate
S"^4lCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #
Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) #10853
Left Embankment Stabilization
SUPPORTING DESIGN REPORT
Scope.
Stability analyses of the left embankment were completed in December 1995 using measured
piezometric levels and indicate the factor of safety against failure for the normal conditions are
below the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines. The piezometric levels
recorded in the downstream slope are unusually high and almost at full headwater.
Therefore the objective of this study is to design and prepare specifications to construct a stabilizing
berm to:
increase the weight of soil overlying high uplift areas to prevent piping or a “blow
out failure”;
1)
provide drainage for any seepage; and2)
increase the resisting moment of the slip circle failure surface to raise the factor of
safety above FERC requirements for normal conditions.
3)
Project Description.
Pisgah Dam is located on the Otter Tail River in the City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The dam
consists of earthfill embankments flanking a concrete spillway and a concrete and brick structure
powerhouse. The right embankment is 220 feet long with a 2.5 horizontal to 1 vertical downstream
slope while the left embankment is approximately 150 feet long with a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical
downstream slope. The height of the left embankment is approximately 22 feet and the crest width
is 12 feet. A central concrete gravity core wall extends 115 feet into the left embankment from the
left end of the powerhouse. Seepage control measures at the time of construction included steel
sheet pile foundation cutoffs.
Background.
High piezometric levels have been observed in the left embankment for several years and
consequently several studies have been conducted to evaluate its stability. A short chronology of
events is presented to provide a background for the stabilization efforts;
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Pisgah Hydroelectric Facility
Left Embankment Stabili2ation Supporting Design Report
These uplift pressures create low factors of safety against sliding because they reduce the effective
weight of the soil material which contribute to the resisting moment against sliding.
Weighting Berm Design.
Several analyses were completed to select a berm size which raises the resisting moment sufficiently
to create a higher factor of safety against sliding for normal conditions (Harza, 1994). Other pressure
relief systems such as relief wells or French drain systems were not evaluated in this study as
increased seepage in the downstream area was not desirable due to increased maintenance.
The selected alternative to raise the factor of safety against sliding and to prevent piping is a two-
stage weighting berm with the first 20-foot tier at elevation 1145 and the second 20-foot tier at
elevation 1140. The selected berm raises the factor of safety against sliding to 1.67 for current
piezometric data on uplift, which is above the FERC required 1.5 for normal conditions (Harza,
1994).
The berm is depicted in the contract plans and is included as Appendix A, Contract Plans. The berm
is designed to increase the factor of safety of a slip circle failure through the downstream slope by
increasing the resisting moment. The berm also reduces the risk of piping by providing downward
pressures from the berm and underlying soil’s weight greater than the measured uplift pressures.
The berm is founded on a drainage blanket to control any seepage into the berm.
Design Criteria.
The following properties have been used in developing the design contained in the contract plans
for the selected alternative.
Piezometric Levels.
Piezometric levels have been collected since the installation of the piezometers in 1988. The levels
used in the design represent the maximum values recorded for the higher uplift pressures measured
in P-3 while the remaining piezometric levels represent a constant value. The piezometric levels
measured in the left embankment utilized for the analysis and design are presented-in Table 1,
Piezometric Design Levels.
Table 1. Piezometric Design Levels
Elevation (ft)Piezometer
Headwater 1156.0
Page 3July, 1996
Pisgah Hydroelectric Facility
Left Embankment Stabilization .i
Supporting Design Report
Berm Fill Material Properties.
The material properties used in the stability analysis for the :berm fill material were the same as the
enibankmentfiirais this material is assumed to be easily foun^m the project area. The placed berm
fill will'have the following performance properties to ensure the material meets the material values
used in the analysis:
1) In place unit weight = y = 129 Ib/ft^; and
2)Internal angle of fiiction = (j) = 36°.
From the 1700 material tesfts conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), a well-graded
sand which conforms to the Unified Soil Glassification System (USGS) classification as a “SW”
should produce field placement values which average near the performance requirements (USBR,
1987). The report gives the following values for the compacted SW material:
Compacted, placed unit weight = y^ois, = 135 Ib/ff;1)
2)Optimum moisture content =13.3%; and
Internal angle of friction = <j) = 383)o
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The compaction requirements are not given for the materials listed in U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s
study. Therefore, the berm fill material should be compacted to 95% Standard Proctor to meet the
- performance requirements.
In an attempt to meet the SW requirements for the berm fill material the following,gradation was
derived:
Table 3. Berm Fill Material Gradation
Sieve % Passing
4"100 • V-
3/4"90 TO 100
NO. 4 75 TO 95
NO. 10 55 TO 85
NO. 20 40 TO 65
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Pisgah Hydroelectric Facility
Left Embankment Stabilization Supporting Design Report
NO. 40 25 TO 55
NO. 100 5 TO 25
NO. 200 0TO5
The detailed calculations to support the berm fill material are contained in Appendix B, Design
Calculations.
Drainage Material Properties
As seepage can enter the fill material fi’om precipitation or leakage of the aquitard a drainage blanket
is provided to transmit the seepage an existing drainage ditch. The drainage material gradation was
sized to prevent the transport of fines and provide a sufficient permeability to transmit the seepage.
The material was sized utilizing the Harza Geotechnical Filter Design Guide DG-FE-4 which
references the Terzaghi and U.S. Army Corp of Engineer approaches.
The analysis determined a material with 0.40 mm ^ D,5 ^ 2.25 mm and a Coefficient of Uniformity
= Cu ^20 was used to select a D«, = 15 mm. Using these criteria, a gradation requirement as given
in Table 4 was selected for the design.
Table 4. Drainage Filter Material Gradation.
Sieve % Passing
4"100
85 TO 1002"
65 TO 901"
3/8"45 TO 70
NO. 4 35 TO 60
NO. 16 0TO35
NO. 50 OTO 10
The detailed calculations supporting the filter design are contained in Appendix B, Detailed
Calculations.
Page 6July, 1996
Pisgah Hydroelectric Facility
Left Embankment Stabilization Supporting Design Report
Specifications.
The specifications required to ensure the construction is completed and the design objectives are met
are contained on the contract plans. Additional specifications will be contained in the OTPC General
Provisions.
Quantities.
The quantities for the designed berm are based upon the plan and sections presented on the OTPC
drawing “Pisgah Dam - Borehole Locations & Cross Sections, No. L-R/W-S-248-213.” The
drawing’s last revision was on 9/4/94. In comparing the cross sections presented on this drawing
with the cross section completed specifically for the slope stability analysis through the line of PI
through P3, elevation differences were noticed. Therefore, the quantities are calculated from the
cross sections presented on the OTPC drawing but include a 25% contingency.
The summary of quantities is included in Appendix C, Bid Schedule.
References.
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Design of Small Dams. Second Edition, 1973, pp. 135-137.
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Design of Small Dams. Third Edition, 1987, pp. 96-97.
Harza Engineering Company letter to OTPC, Evaluation of Left Embankment Stability, November
9, 1994.
Harza Engineering Company, Geotechnical Filter Design Guide DG-FE-4, June 21, 1989.
Page 7July, 1996
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B£RM FILL MATERIAL;1. PLACED UNIT WEIGKTOF 129 LB/FT''3; AND
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55T0«5NO. 10 1 ALL WORK TO BE.COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST
EDITION OF THE MINNKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED ON THE CONTRACT PLANS.
2, ALL ELEVATIONS ARE IN REFERENCE MEAN SEA LEVEL. SURVEY
CONTROL AND TOPOGRAPHY IS AS OTABLISHED BY OTTER TAIL POWER
COMPANY (OTPC) FROM OTPC DRAWING L-R/W-S-248-213. SECTIONS ARE ■
taken PERPENDICULAR TO LINE FROM BRASS MONUMENT NO. 2 TO FREE
FROST MONUMENT FF-l.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAR AND GRUB ALL AREAS WHERE DRAINAGE
FILTER AND BERM FILL MATERIAL ARE TO BE PLACED
NO. 20 40 TO 65
25 TO 55NO. 40
NO. 100
NO. 200 j o TO 5
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, SHOWN ON THE MATERIAL PROPERTIES LIST, material SHALL BE i
PLACED AT A MINIMUM OF 12" IN THICKNESS AS SHOWN IN THE CROSS
SECnONS. MATERIAL SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM.OF 24" OF COVER OF
BERM FILL MATERIAL (SEE DETAIL). DRAINAGE FILTER MATERIAL SHALL
BE compacted WITH THREE passes OF A HOLLOW DRUM ROLLER
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5. BERM FILL MATERIAL SHALL CONFORM TO THE GRADATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AS LISTED ON THE MATERIAL'PROPERTIES LIST.
contractor SHALL COMPACT MATERIAL IN 12" LIFTS TO THE SPECIFIED '''
UNIT WEIGHTS. THE MATERIAL SHALL BE COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD
PROCTOR Values, the berm fill material shall be placed as to
PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 24" INCHES OF COVER FOR THE DRAINAGE
■^FILTER MATERIAL.
6. 5 FIELD DENSITY MEASUREMENTS SHALL BE TAKEN AT LOCATIONS TO BE
SPECIFIED BY OTPC FOR EACH PLACED MATERIAL AND SUBMITTED TO
OTPC FOR REVIEW.
.7. 4 INCHES OF TOPSOIL SHALL BE PLACED ON TOP OF COMPACTED BERM
FILL MATERIAL. SEEDING SHALL BE PLACED IN TOPSOIL.
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PI5CAH DAM - LEFT EMBANKMENT STABILIZATION I
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PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
PLAN. SECTIONS AND DETAILS
WARZA. engineering company
dwg.no.DATE
SEPT. 1999 ' 20400-03 -CHICAGO.ILLINOIS
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Permit Number
2011-0029r. ^ -0 DAM SAFETY AND
PUBLIC WATERS
sios*'" WORK PERMITOEMRTHWOF
naturalRESOURCES
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103G, and on the basis of statements and information contained in the
permit application, letters, maps, and plans submitted by the applicant and other supporting data, all of which are made a part
hereof by reference, PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED to the applicant to perform the work as authorized below;
Public Water
Otter Tail River (56013a)
County
Otter Tail (56)
Name of Permittee
Otter Tail Power Company, c/o T.J. Newkirk
Telephone Number (Include Area Code)
(218)739-8314
Address (No. & Street, RFO, Box No., City, State, Zip Code)
Hoot Lake Plant, 1012 Water Plant Road, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Authorized Work: Permittee shall make repairs to Pisgah Dam. Repairs include improving the right
embankment, repairing 5 concrete piers, and repairing the right abutment wall. All work shall be
completed according to the plans entitled “Pisgah Dam Repairs, Fergus Falls, MN”, prepared by Barr
Engineering Company and signed and dated 03/29/10.
Purpose of Permit:
Maintain Dam.
Expiration Date of Permit
December 31,2012
Property Described As:
NE1/4 NE1/4, Section 5, Township 132 North, Range 43 West, Otter Tail County
UTM Zone 15 coordinates: Easting: 260933 Northing: 5129792
This permit is granted subject to the following CONDITIONS:
1. The permittee is not released from any rules, regulations, requirements, or standards of any applicable federal, state, or
local agencies: including, but not limited to, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Board of Water and Soil Resources, MN
Pollution Control Agency, watershed districts, water management organizations, county, city and township zoning. This
permit does not release the permittee of any permit requirement of the St. Paul district, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Army Corps of Engineers Centre, 190 Fifth Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101-1638.
2. This permit is not assignable by the permittee except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Natural Resources.
3. The permittee shall notify the Area Hydrologist at least five days in advance of the commencement of the work authorized
hereunder and notify him/her of its completion within five days. The Notice of Permit issued by the Commissioner shall be
kept securely posted in a conspicuous place at the site of operations.
4. The permittee shall make no changes, without written permission previously obtained from the Commissioner of Natural
Resources, in the dimensions, capacity or location of any items of work authorized hereunder.
5. The permittee shall grant access to the site at all reasonable times during and after construction to authorized
representatives of the Commissioner of Natural Resources for inspection of the work authorized hereunder.
6. This pemriit may be terminated by the Commissioner of Natural Resources at any time deemed necessary for the
conservation of water resources of the state, or in the interest of public health and welfare, or for violation of any of the
provisions or applicable law of this permit, unless otherwise provided in the Special Provisions.
7. Construction work authorized under this permit shall be completed on or before the date Specified above. The permittee *
may request an extension of the time to complete the project, stating the reason thereof, upon written request to the
Commissioner of Natural Resources.
8. In all cases where the permittee by performing the work authorized by this permit shall involve the taking, using, or
damaging of any property rights or interests of any other person or persons, or of any publicly owned lands or
improvements thereon or interests therein, the permittee, before proceeding, shall obtain the written consent of all
persons, agencies, or authorities concerned, and shall acquire all property, rights, and interests needed for the work.
9. This permit is permissive only. No liability shall be imposed by the State of Minnesota or any of its officers, agents or
employees, officially or personally, on account of the granting hereof or on account of any damage to any person or
property resulting from any act or omission of the permittee or any of its agents, employees, or contractors. This permit
shall not be construed as estopping or limiting any legal claims or right of action of any person other than the state against
the permittee, its agents, employees, or contractors, for any damage or injury resulting from any such act or omission, or
as estopping or limiting any legal claim or right of action of the state against the permittee, its agents, employees, or
contractors for violation of or failure to comply with the permit or applicable provisions of law.
10. Any extension of the surface of public waters from work authorized by this permit shall become public waters and left open
and unobstructed for use by the public.
11. Where the work authorized by this permit involves the draining or filling of wetlands not subject to DNR regulations, the
permittee shall not initiate any work under this permit until the permittee has obtained official approval from the
responsible local government unit as required by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act.
12. Spoil material shall not be placed on the beds of protected waters, and wherever possible, such material should not be
placed anywhere within areas subject to flooding. All spoil materials is to be placed on upland areas only and is specifically
prohibited from deposition within any wetland areas.
13. Invasive Species. All equipment used must be free of prohibited invasive species and aquatic plants prior to transport to
or use in public waters. All equipment used in waters known to contain aquatic invasive species shall be inspected by the
permittee or the contractor and adequately decontaminated prior to being transported. The DNR is available to train or
assist in these inspections. A list of designated infested waters is found at
httD://files.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/invasives/infestedwaters.pdf.
A. Before transporting equipment from a work site, inspect all equipment that had been in contact with the water and
remove all visible aquatic remnants [plants, seeds, mud, soil, and animals]. Power washing followed by drying (7 days) is
an acceptable method to ensure killing and removal of invasive species.
B. Before transporting equipment from a work site, drain all water from equipment where water may be trapped, such as
tanks, pumps, hoses, silt curtain, and water-retaining components of boats/barges.
C. After spraying and draining, dry equipment that has been in infested waters for a minimum of 7 days before reuse.
14. General Erosion Control: Erosion control measures shall be adequately designed for the site characteristics. They may
include staked haybales, diversion channels, sediment ponds, or sediment fences. They shall be installed in accordance
with “The Minnesota Stormwater Manual", MPCA, November 2005 (and as revised In the future), prior to commencement
and maintained throughout the project. All exposed soil shall be stabilized as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours
after the completion of the project. Topsoil should be used to re-dress disturbed soil areas and indigenous plant species
should be used to revegetate disturbed areas whenever possible.
15. The permittee shall ensure the contractor has received and thoroughly understands ail provisions of this permit.
Contractors must obtain a signed statement from the property owner stating that permits required for woik have been
obtained or that a permit is not required, and mail a copy of the statement to the regional DNR Enforcement office where
the proposed work is located. The Landowner Statement and Contractor Responsibility Form can be found at:
httD://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlands/wca/index.html#Qeneral.
16. No work may be done within the river from April 15 to June 1 of any given year.
17. Permittee shall inspect the dam every eight years. Said safety inspection report shall be sent to tiie DNR Dam Safety Unit,
500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155.
18. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir herein authorized in a safe and sound condition shall be the responsibility of the
permittee. The permittee shall maintain the dimensions and elevations of the dam herein described. Should the dam be
abandoned at a future date for any reason or fall into a state of disrepair, the permittee shall be responsible for all debris
removal and site restoration work. Prior to commencing any maintenance work, permittee shall advise the ONR of the
extent and method of maintenance. Maintenance work shall not be commenced until permittee receives DNR approval.
19. A DNR permit is required to transfer ownership of the dam and any associated liabiiities. The existing owner remains
responsible for the dam until ownership is legally transferred. The existing owner must inform any buyer of land underlying
the dam of the dam’s existence. At the time of transfer, the new dam owner shall have financial capabilities to continue
safe operation and maintenance of the dam.
Dan Lais, NW Region Waters
Julie Aadiand, Fergus Falls Area Hydrologist
Bill Kalar, Otter Tail County Zoning
Brad Mergens, West Otter Tail County SWCD
Don Schultz, Area Wildlife Manager
Arlin Schalekamp, Area Fisheries Supervisor
Troy Richards, Conservation Officer
Leonard Grabowski, USCOE
DNR Central Office Permits Unit
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Authorized Signature Title Dat<
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
RECEIVED500 Lalaycllo Road
Si, Paul, Minnesota 55153-40 MAR 1 5 2000
LAND & RESOURCE
March 92000
Mr. Dayle E. Johnson
Otter Tail Power Company
215 South Cascade Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56538
Dear Mr. .lohnson:
PERMIT 2000-1053, PISGAH DAM EMBANKMENT REPAIR, OTTER TAIL COUNTY
Enclosed is Permit 2000-1053 authorizing placement of fill to stabilize the left embankment of
the dam. If you have questions, please contact Craig Regalia, Dam Safety Supervisor, at
(651)296-0525.
Sincerely,
DNR Waters
J^^ Line Stine
Administrator, Water Management Section
enclosure
cc: Julie Aadland, Hydrologist
Bob Merritt, Acting Regional Hydrologist
Otter Tail County Zoning
Otter Tail County SWCD
USCOE
Mel Sinn
Craig Regalia
DNR Information: 651-296-6157 • 1-888-646-6367 • TTY: 651-296-5484 • 1-800-657-3929
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NA-02733-05
(Rev. 05/94)P.A. Number
r PROTECTED WATERS
PERMIT 2000-1053
Department of Natural Resources^DIVISION OF WATERS
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103G, and on the basis of statements and information contained in the permit application, letters, maps,
and plans submitted by the applicant and other supporting data, all of which are made a part hereof by reference, PERMISSION IS HEREBY
GRANTED to the applicant to perform the work as authorized below:
CountyProtected Water
Otter Tail River Otter Tail
Telephone Number (include Area Code)Name of Applicant
Otter Tail Power Company (218) 739-8411
Address No. & Street, RFD, Box No., City, State, Zip Code
215 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Authorized work;
Place approximately 1200 cubic yards of fill on the left embankment of the dam. Work shall be completed
according to the plans entitled "Pisgah Dam-Left Embankment Stabilization" dated September 1999 and made a
part of the permit.
Expiration Date of PermitPurpose of Permit:
Improve safety of the dam December 31, 2005
Property Described as;
SEl/4 NEl/4, Section 5, Township 132 North, Range 43 West
This permit is granted subject to the following GENERAL and SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The permittee shall comply with all rules, regulations, requirements, or standards of any applicable federal, state or local agencies; including,
but not limited to, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Board of Water and Soil Resources, MN Pollution Control Agency, watershed districts,
water management organizations, county, city and township zoning. This permit does not release the permittee of any permit requirement
of the St. Paul District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Army Corps of Engineers Centre, 190 Fifth Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101-1638.
1.
This permit is not assignable by the permittee except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Natural Resources.2.
The permittee shall notify the Area Hydrologist at least five days in advance of the commencement of the work authorized hereunder and
notify him/her of its completion within five days. The Notice of Permit issued by the Commissioner shall be kept securely posted in a
conspicuous place at the site of operations.
The permittee shall make no changes, without written permission previously obtained from the Commissioner of Natural Resources, in the
dimensions, capacity or location of any items of work authorized hereunder.
3.
4.
The permittee shall grant access to the site at all reasonable times during and after construction to authorized representatives of the
Commissioner of Natural Resources for inspection of the work authorized hereunder.
■ 5.
This Permit may be terminated by the Commissioner of Natural Resources at any time deemed necessary for the conservation of water
resources ofthe state, or in the interest of public health and welfare, or for violation of any of the provisions ofthis permit, unless otherwise
provided in the Special Provisions.
6.
Construction work authorized under this permit shall be completed on or before date specified above. The permittee may request an extension
of time to complete the project upon written request to the Commissioner of Natural Resources.
7.
(SEE REVERSE SIDE)
In ail cases where the permittee by performing the work authorized by this permit shall involve the taking, using, or damaging of any property
rights or interests of any other person or persons, or of any publicly owned lands or improvements thereon or interests therein, the permittee,,
before proceeding therewith, shall obtain the written consent of all persons, agencies, or authorities concerned, and shall acquire all property,
rights and interests necessary.
8.
No liability shall be imposed by the State of Minnesota or any of its officers, agents or employees, officially or personally, officially or
personally, on account of the granting hereof or on account of any damage to any person or property resulting from any act or omission of
the permittee or any of its agents, employees, or contractors. This permit shall not be construed as estopping or limiting any legal claims or
right of action of any person other than the state against the permittee, its agents, employees, or contractors,for any damage or injury resulting
from any such act or omission, or as estopping or limiting any legal claim or right of action of the state against the permittee, its agents,
employees, or contractors for violation of or failure to comply with the permit or applicable provisions of law.
Any extension of the surface of protected waters from work authorized by this permit shall become protected waters and left open and
unobstructed for use by the public.
9.
10.
Where the work authorized by this permit involves the draining or filling of wetlands not subject to DNR protected water jurisdiction, the
permittee shall not initiate any work under this permit until the permittee has obtained official approval from the responsible local
government unit as required by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act of 1991.
11.
SPECIAL PROVSSiONS
(See attached sheet)
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: Julie A. Aadiand
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS APPROVED BY: Craig Regalia
Region 1 Waters
Region 1 Fisheries
Region 1 Enforcement
USCOE
Terrence R. Lejcher
West Otter Tail County SWCD
Otter Tail County Zoning
St. Paul Waters
Region 1 Wildlife
c:
DateAuthorized Signature John Line Stine Title
Administrator
Water Management Section 3 - 9 •
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
PERMIT 2000-1053
PCA/AGENCiES: The permittee shallcpmply with all rules, regulations, requirements, or ;
L standards of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and other applicable federal, state, or
local agencies. '
EROSION CONTROL: The permittee shall cover or protect all exposed soil resulting from
the construction authorized by placing riprap, sod, and/or seed on banks and slopes of said
construction for the prevention of soil erosion, sedimentation and lake/stream discoloration.
II.
SEEDING: In the event the site cannot be stabilized with vegetation before September 15,
all exposed soil shall be adequately mulched at a rate of not less than 3500 Ibs./acre leaving
no more than 20% visible soil surface and maintained until seeding/sodding can be achieved.
III.
MAINTENANCE: Future maintenance of this project shall not exceed the dimensions herein
authorized. Prior to commencing any maintenance work, permittee shall advise the
Department of Natural Resource of the type of materials, equipment, and procedures to be
used. Maintenance work shall not be commenced until permittee’s receipt of the
Department’s approval.
IV.
WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT OF 1991: Where the work authorized by this permit
involves the draining, filling or burning of wetlands not subject to DNR jurisdiction, the
permittee shall not initiate work under this permit until the permittee has obtained official
approval from the responsible governmental unit as required by the Minnesota Wetlands
Conservation Act of 1991.
V.
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flehn Line Stine
Administrator
Water Management Section
Date
l.ftCAL - State - Fcderai. Water Resource Project Norw=tcATiof< / Application FoamKt,O2a2O-0I
notify/apply to th« U.S. ArmyCocp* of Engin««r*, tho Minnocota Oapartmant of Natural Raaourcot, actd your Local Govarrvnant Unit
of a propoaad watarAwadand projact or work which may fall witNn thair Juciadictioru Thaaa aganciaa ahoutd advfaa you of thair juriodiction or parmit
faquiramanti within 45 daya. Soma LGU'a may alao raquira aubmiaaion of thair own application forma, fin ooMhia form complatety ac%d mail a copy
«with plana, mapa. ate. to each of tha aganciaa Gatad on tha ravaraa of tha form. Kaap a copy for your racorda. YOU MUST OBTAIN ALL REOUIREo"
authorizations BEFORE BEGINNING WORK.
MDNR NUMBER:agency use ONLY: LGU NUMBER:CORPS NUMBER:
I. Applicam'a Name ILaet, Firet, M.I.l
! otter Tail Power Company
Araa Coda, TalaphonaAuthorizad Agent, if any
Dayle E. Johnson < 2181 739-8411
Addraca (Street, RFO, Box Number, City, State, Zip Code)
215 South Cascade Street/ Fergus Falls/ MN 5,6537
II. Location of propoaad project (attach drawing ahowing how to gat to aital
QUARTER SECTlON(a) SECTIONSIa) No. TOWNSHIP(a) No. RANGE(e) No.COUNTY
Otter Tail
Loc Stocky Subdivicion
FIRE No.. SOX No.. OR PROJECT ADDRESS NAME OF WATERBODY AFFECTED and NUMBER (IF KNOWN)
otter Tail RiverFergus Falls
III. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: t 50 / 000 LENGTH OF SHORE AFFECTED (in faeO: 50
rV. VOLUME OF FILL OR EXCAVATION (Cubic Yard.): Est. * ISOO CY
Acrea, OR
(.VOT£> You may substituta dimensions)
AREA FILLED OR EXCAVATED IS Square Feat 80' X 120'
V. TYPE OF WORK AND AREA (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
□ CONSTRUCT □ DRAIN
(XFILL □ REMOVE
□ Access Path
Q Dock
□ BatOGE
Q Riprap
□ CULVERT
□ SANOeLAfUCET
IS Dam
□ EXCAVATE
a REPAIR
□ LAKE
OTHER (DESCRIBE): Place additional fill on left side downstream embankment.
□ SHOREUNE □-WATERWAY §5 WETLAND
Area approximately 0.1 acre.6WETLAND TYPE(S) AND ACREAGE(S) PROPOSED TO BE FILLEO/DRAINED:._________________________ ___
Attach applicable drawinga, plana, and ASCS crop photoa. Induda a daacripdon of any propoaad companaatory mitigation. Important: Identify
any diapoaal and borrow areaa. Deacribe the work below: how it would ba dotta; what equipment would ba uaad.
VI. PROJECT PURPOSE (why ia thia project needed—what banafita will it provide?):
Increase size of downstream left side embankment at Pisgah Dam to satisfy FERCOtter Tail Power Company/ a public utility/ is complying with licensesafety requirements.-----roguiremonts.-----------
VII. ALTBLNATIVES (deacribe any other aitea or method, that could be uaed to achieve the purpoae of your project while avoiding or miriimizing
wecland/water impact.: Attach additional ahaeta, if needed).
None.
October 29/ 1999VIII. OATES: Propoaed atart of activity: October 4/ 1999 Propoaed completion:
(Identify any completed work on an attached drawing)
IX. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS (Attach Gat if more than tyvo)
Addreae
Mid America Dairymen/ Inc. S. Buse St.
ZipNameatyState
56537Fergus Falls MN
IC. PERMITS have bean recoivod (enter an ^ or already appGad for (enter an ^ from: ___ ONR ____ARMY Corps OF ENGINEERS ____COUNTY
WATERSHED OtSTnCT MN POLUmON CONTROL AGENCYTOWN/CfTY
If ao, by whortu.Haa an archaeological cutvey of the pro}ect aite been done?
1 hereby iwtify the redpiertta of thia form of the pro)ect propoaed herein ettd requeet that I be edvtaed of arry permtta or other determktatlona cortceming
Me project that I muat obtain. I urvleraUttd that prooeedittg wfth work before eO required authorbatSorw are obtained may aufaject me to Federal, Sute,
tnd/or local adminiatradva, civl and/or crimictal pertaltlee.
y/3l /'°l'iDATE:
Signature of Perwn Pr^oaing Project or Agent
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