Legend Lake Number Three
Legend Lake Number Three is a gravity dam located in Menominee County, Wisconsin, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Legend Lake Number Three
The primary purpose of Legend Lake Number Three is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Legend Lake Protection And Rehabilitation District (local government). It impounds the Linzy Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,304 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 07/13/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wisconsin dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Menominee |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Linzy Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.89725, -88.51542 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,304 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Legend Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00236 |
| Federal ID | WI00236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |