Lower Balsam Lake

Wisconsin — Polk County — BALSAM BRANCH

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyPolk
RiverBALSAM BRANCH
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 15, 2015
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1860
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
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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