Bad Axe 12
Key Takeaway
Bad Axe 12 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 73 ft (taller than 99.6% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00904 |
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
Vernon County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bad Axe 12?
Bad Axe 12 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 Bad Axe 12?
Bad Axe 12 is owned by Vernon County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bad Axe 12 built?
Bad Axe 12 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 Bad Axe 12?
Bad Axe 12 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bad Axe 12?
Bad Axe 12 has a dam height of 73 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 Bad Axe 12 last inspected?
Bad Axe 12 was last inspected on April 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.