Birch Lake
Wisconsin — Washburn County — BIRCH CREEK
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| River | BIRCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.65997, -91.55770 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 23,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,288 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1878 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Washburn County |
| Other Name | Birchwood |
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.