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Black Lake Dam and Bridge is a Federal-owned structure located in Sawyer, Wisconsin, along Fishtrap Creek. Built in 1937, the dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet and a normal storage of 250 acre-feet. The dam is of Earth type, with a height of 6 feet and a hydraulic height of 2 feet, spanning a length of 90 feet.
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Black Lake Dam and Bridge has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the dam has not been modified over the years, it undergoes inspections every 10 years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2018. The risk assessment for the structure is moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the Black Lake Dam and Bridge remains an important structure for recreational activities and wildlife preservation in the area. With its picturesque location and historical significance, the dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between water resource management and climate considerations in the region.
Year_Completed | 1937 |
Dam_Height | 6 |
River_Or_Stream | FISHTRAP CREEK |
Dam_Length | 90 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 150 |
Hydraulic_Height | 2 |
Drainage_Area | 13 |
Nid_Storage | 400 |
Structural_Height | 8 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 8 |
CHIPPEWA RIVER NEAR BRUCE | 2500cfs |
BAD RIVER NEAR MELLEN | 101cfs |
NAMEKAGON RIVER AT LEONARDS | 128cfs |
CHIPPEWA RIVER AT BISHOPS BRIDGE NEAR WINTER | 335cfs |
FLAMBEAU RIVER NEAR BRUCE | 2660cfs |
BAD RIVER NEAR ODANAH | 1510cfs |
KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY | 44cfs |