Birch Lake
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| Nearest City | BIRCHWOOD |
| River/Stream | BIRCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.65997, -91.55770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,288 acres |
| Drainage Area | 66 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Washburn County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |