Lake Owen Outlet
Lake Owen Outlet is an earth dam located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Owen Outlet
The primary purpose of Lake Owen Outlet is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Long Lake Branch near Drummond,wi.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,050 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Nearest City | Drummond,wi |
| River/Stream | Long Lake Branch |
| Coordinates | 46.30114, -91.22072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,050 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00822 |
| Federal ID | WI00822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |