Balsam Lake

Minnesota — Becker County — Buffalo River-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBecker
RiverBuffalo River-TR
Coordinates46.95723, -95.68243

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length50 ft
NID Storage1,435 acre-ft
Max Storage1,435 acre-ft
Surface Area103 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSFWS

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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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