Lindow
Lindow is an earth dam located in Florence County, Wisconsin, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lindow
The primary purpose of Lindow is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lindow, Gary (private). It impounds the Tr Pine River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Florence |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Pine River |
| Coordinates | 45.81283, -88.22661 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lindow, Gary |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00475 |
| Federal ID | WI00475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |