Bay City 1
Key Takeaway
Bay City 1 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 94.4% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 199 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00383 |
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
Pierce County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bay City 1?
Bay City 1 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 Bay City 1?
Bay City 1 is owned by Pierce County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bay City 1 built?
Bay City 1 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 Bay City 1?
Bay City 1 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 Bay City 1?
Bay City 1 has a dam height of 42 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 Bay City 1 last inspected?
Bay City 1 was last inspected on May 9, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.