Birch Lake

Washburn County, Wisconsin (near BIRCHWOOD)

River/Stream: BIRCH CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
23,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1878
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,250 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-06-05

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00085
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.65997, -91.55770
Age
148 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.