Balsam Creek

Wisconsin — Sawyer County — BALSAM CREEK

Location

StateWisconsin
CountySawyer
RiverBALSAM CREEK
Coordinates46.08919, -91.02998

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length265 ft
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2012
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSDA FS

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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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