Alma Mill 5
Key Takeaway
Alma Mill 5 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 86.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,172 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00351 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Buffalo County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Alma Mill 5?
Alma Mill 5 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 Alma Mill 5?
Alma Mill 5 is owned by Buffalo County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Alma Mill 5 built?
Alma Mill 5 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Alma Mill 5?
Alma Mill 5 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Alma Mill 5?
Alma Mill 5 has a dam height of 33 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 Alma Mill 5 last inspected?
Alma Mill 5 was last inspected on May 14, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.