Balsam Lake
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Nearest City | Crooked Lake |
| River/Stream | Balsam Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.52994, -93.37603 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,776 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,776 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 635 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |