Balsam Creek
Wisconsin — Sawyer County — BALSAM CREEK
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
| River | BALSAM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 46.08919, -91.02998 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 31, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USDA FS |
Location Map
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.