Balsam Lake

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBecker
Nearest CityRICHWOOD
River/StreamBuffalo River-TR
Coordinates46.95723, -95.68243

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length50 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,435 acre-ft
Max Storage1,435 acre-ft
Normal Storage178 acre-ft
Surface Area103 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge30 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSFWS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00621
Federal IDMN00621
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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