Lower Balsam Lake
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | BALSAM LAKE |
| River/Stream | BALSAM BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 45.44837, -92.45026 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,054 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village Of Balsam Lake |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |