Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage, located in Burnett, Wisconsin, is a state-regulated water resource with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1974, serves multiple purposes, including providing storage capacity of up to 2400 acre-feet of water from the Canute Creek drainage area. The flowage covers a surface area of 360 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 250 cubic feet per second.

With a controlled spillway type and a structural height of 14.3 feet, Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Despite its very high risk assessment rating, the flowage maintains a low hazard potential, ensuring the safety of nearby communities. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources oversees the regulation, inspection, and enforcement of this water resource, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable water management practices in the region.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

2950

Dam Height

14.3

River Or Stream

CANUTE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

360

Hydraulic Height

7.9

Drainage Area

10.8

Nid Storage

2400

Structural Height

14.3

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.