Black Lake Dam And Bridge
Black Lake Dam And Bridge is an earth dam located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Black Lake Dam And Bridge
The primary purpose of Black Lake Dam And Bridge 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 Fishtrap Creek near N/a.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 10/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| River/Stream | Fishtrap Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.98404, -90.93397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00823 |
| Federal ID | WI00823 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |