Quick Facts About Rice Lake Dam
Rice Lake Dam Map
Rice Lake Dam Information
Rice Lake Dam is a concrete earth dam located in Rice Lake, Barron, Wisconsin.
The dam, which is on the Red Cedar River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1864 and is currently owned by Barron County.
Rice Lake Dam Structure
The Rice Lake Dam is approximately 192 feet (59 m) long, 18 feet (5 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Rice Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,114 acre-ft (10,008 Ml) and maximum capacity of 10,770 acre-ft (13,285 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 860 acres (348 ha) and the total catchment area is 396 square miles (1,026 square kilometres).
Rice Lake Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 16600 cubic feet per second (470 cubic metres per second).
Rice Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Rice 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 18 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 192 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 10,770 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 396 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Rice Lake Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Rice Lake Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 21:50 |
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| Temperature (°F) | 61 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 60 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 100 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1020 |
| Humidity (%) | 79 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 6 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Rice Lake 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 | 52 | 66 | 63 | 1019 | 94 | 10 | 23 | E | 100 | 7 |  |
| Sun | 58 | 63 | 62 | 1020 | 95 | 9 | 18 | ESE | 0 | - |  |
| Mon | 60 | 79 | 77 | 1011 | 75 | 17 | 37 | S | 100 | 8 | |
| Tue | 59 | 70 | 70 | 1008 | 77 | 13 | 35 | WSW | 100 | 2 | |
| Wed | 56 | 77 | 75 | 1009 | 58 | 8 | 15 | N | 20 | 0 | |
| Thu | 59 | 78 | 76 | 1012 | 63 | 6 | 14 | W | 100 | 2 | |
| Fri | 59 | 81 | 79 | 1010 | 68 | 12 | 20 | SSW | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 69 | 86 | 92 | 1005 | 71 | 13 | 29 | SSE | 0 | - | |
Rice Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Rice Lake Dam is in Wisconsin.
Rice Lake Dam is in Barron County.
Rice Lake Dam is 18 feet high.
Rice Lake Dam is 192 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