Moose Lake 1, also known as Goodrich, is a privately owned dam located in Sawyer, Wisconsin.
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Built in 1897, this gravity dam stands at a height of 23 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 27,500 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,670 acres, Moose Lake 1 is situated on the West Fork Chippewa River, within the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Moose Lake 1 poses a high hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. The dam has a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 3,770 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 225 square miles, Moose Lake 1 has undergone modifications in 1925 and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Moose Lake 1 can appreciate its historical significance, engineering design, and impact on the surrounding ecosystem. As a vital structure for water management and recreational activities, Moose Lake 1 represents a balance between human needs and environmental conservation efforts in the state of Wisconsin.
Years Modified |
1925 - Other |
Year Completed |
1897 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK CHIPPEWA |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
1670 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
225 |
Nid Storage |
27500 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
23 |
Chippewa River At Bishops Bridge Near Winter
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251cfs |
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111cfs |
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101cfs |
White River Near Ashland
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138cfs |
North Fish Creek Near Moquah
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55cfs |
Bad River Near Odanah
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304cfs |