Moose Lake 1 Dam

Moose Lake 1 Dam Quick Facts

Location: Sawyer, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46.03304, -91.07611
River: West Fork Chippewa River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1897
Dam Height: 23 ft (7 m)
Dam Length: 840 ft (256 m)
Dam Capacity: 27,500 acre-ft (33,921 Ml)
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Moose Lake 1 Dam Information

Moose Lake 1 Dam is a gravity earth dam located in None, Sawyer, Wisconsin.

The dam, which is on the West Fork Chippewa River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1897 and is currently owned by Xcel Energy.

Moose Lake 1 Dam Structure

The Moose Lake 1 Dam is approximately 840 feet (256 m) long, 23 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Moose Lake 1 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 12,500 acre-ft (15,419 Ml) and maximum capacity of 27,500 acre-ft (33,921 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,670 acres (676 ha) and the total catchment area is 225 square miles (583 square kilometres).

Moose Lake 1 Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 3770 cubic feet per second (107 cubic metres per second).

Moose Lake 1 Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Moose Lake 1 Dam
Sawyer, Wisconsin
Height (ft)
23
Length (Ft)
840
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
27,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
225
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Moose Lake 1 Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Moose Lake 1 Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:25
Sunrise 07:01
Sunset 16:35
Temperature (°F) 36
Feels Like (°F) 28
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1023
Humidity (%) 83
Wind Speed (mph) 12
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Moose Lake 1 Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 28 44 32 1027 54 13 38 SSE 0 - clear sky
Wed 35 43 35 1017 67 13 38 SSE 100 1 light rain
Thu 37 47 45 1014 72 5 15 NE 80 - broken clouds
Fri 36 52 47 1019 70 5 15 SE 0 - clear sky
Sat 40 52 50 1009 65 14 35 S 0 - broken clouds
Sun 36 46 36 1008 77 12 30 W 0 - overcast clouds
Mon 32 47 44 1014 49 12 33 ESE 20 0 light rain
Tue 39 50 40 997 94 17 43 ESE 100 15 moderate rain

Moose Lake 1 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Moose Lake 1 Dam?

Moose Lake 1 Dam is in Wisconsin.

In which county is the Moose Lake 1 Dam?

Moose Lake 1 Dam is in Sawyer County.

How high is the Moose Lake 1 Dam?

Moose Lake 1 Dam is 23 feet high.

How long is the Moose Lake 1 Dam?

Moose Lake 1 Dam is 840 feet long.

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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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