Lynch Creek No 5 is an earth dam located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 210 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lynch Creek No 5
The primary purpose of Lynch Creek No 5 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Lynch Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/31/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Lynch Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.13330, -91.08410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00952 |
| Federal ID | WI00952 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |