Blake Lake
Blake Lake is a dam located in Polk County, Wisconsin, built in 2018. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blake Lake
The primary purpose of Blake Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Straight River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 302 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,005 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 2018, 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. 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 11/08/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Straight River |
| Coordinates | 45.50434, -92.34082 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,005 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,005 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,685 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 302 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI20050 |
| Federal ID | WI20050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |