Webb Lake
Webb Lake is a gravity dam located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Webb Lake
The primary purpose of Webb Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Burnett County (local government). It impounds the Webb Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 46 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 759 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Webb Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.05072, -92.11784 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 46 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 759 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Burnett County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00616 |
| Federal ID | WI00616 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |