Otter Lake

Wisconsin — Chippewa County — Otter Creek

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyChippewa
RiverOtter Creek
Coordinates45.09054, -90.95304

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage15,000 acre-ft
Max Storage15,000 acre-ft
Surface Area673 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 18, 2017
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerChippewa County

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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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