Blackhawk Lake

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyIowa
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamOTTER CREEK & CAVE HOLLOW BR
Coordinates43.02637, -90.27960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,130 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,900 acre-ft
Max Storage7,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,810 acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge460 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIowa County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/02/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00014
Federal IDWI00014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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