Turtle Lake

Wisconsin — Vilas County — TURTLE RIVER

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyVilas
RiverTURTLE RIVER
Coordinates46.22895, -89.90111

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length75 ft
NID Storage6,130 acre-ft
Max Storage6,130 acre-ft
Surface Area823 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 11, 2013
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Winchester

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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