Bad Axe 33
Key Takeaway
Bad Axe 33 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 97.5% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00414 |
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 33?
Bad Axe 33 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 33?
Bad Axe 33 is owned by Vernon County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bad Axe 33 built?
Bad Axe 33 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 33?
Bad Axe 33 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 33?
Bad Axe 33 has a dam height of 50 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 33 last inspected?
Bad Axe 33 was last inspected on April 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.