Lower Balsam Lake

Wisconsin — Polk County

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyPolk
Coordinates45.44837, -92.45026

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length220 ft
NID Storage22,300 acre-ft
Max Storage22,300 acre-ft
Surface Area2,054 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1860
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerVillage Of Balsam Lake

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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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