Cedar Lake Dam, Wisconsin, USA

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Quick Facts About Cedar Lake Dam

Location: Barron, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45.589423, -91.6022042
River: Red Cedar River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1874
Dam Height: 21 ft (6 m)
Dam Length: 217 ft (66 m)
Dam Capacity: 45,000 acre-ft (55,507 Ml)

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Cedar Lake Dam Information

Cedar Lake Dam is a gravity earth dam located in Mikana, Barron, Wisconsin.

The dam, which is on the Red Cedar River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1874 and is currently owned by Barron County.

Cedar Lake Dam Structure

The Cedar Lake Dam is approximately 217 feet (66 m) long, 21 feet (6 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Cedar Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 30,000 acre-ft (37,004 Ml) and maximum capacity of 45,000 acre-ft (55,507 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,198 acres (889 ha) and the total catchment area is 159 square miles (412 square kilometres).

Cedar Lake Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 1264 cubic feet per second (36 cubic metres per second).

Cedar Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Cedar Lake Dam
Barron, Wisconsin
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 21 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 217 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 45,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 159 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Cedar Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar Lake Dam is in Wisconsin.

In which county is the Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar Lake Dam is in Barron County.

How high is the Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar Lake Dam is 21 feet high.

How long is the Cedar Lake Dam?

Cedar Lake Dam is 217 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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