Turtle Lake

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyVilas
Nearest CityMERCER
River/StreamTURTLE RIVER
Coordinates46.22895, -89.90111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length75 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,130 acre-ft
Max Storage6,130 acre-ft
Normal Storage825 acre-ft
Surface Area823 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge610 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Winchester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/11/2013
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00681
Federal IDWI00681
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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