Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage

CANUTE CREEK· Burnett, Wisconsin· Built 1974· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.5% in WI)
Dam Length6,725 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.8K acre-ft
Surface Area360 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDWI01134

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 23, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage?

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage?

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage built?

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage?

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage?

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage last inspected?

Fish Lake Wla Canute Flowage was last inspected on September 23, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.