Phlox
Phlox is a gravity dam located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, built in 1878. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Phlox
The primary purpose of Phlox is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Norwood (local government). It impounds the Red River near Phlox.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1878, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 07/12/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Nearest City | Phlox |
| River/Stream | Red River |
| Coordinates | 45.05328, -89.01234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,854 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Norwood |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00047 |
| Federal ID | WI00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |