Clear Lake

Clear Lake Outlet· Taylor, Wisconsin· Built 1900· Gravity· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Clear Lake is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 30.4% in WI)
Dam Length208 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage680 acre-ft
Normal Storage470 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDWI00206

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: December 5, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Hammel Lake District #1

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clear Lake?

Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake?

Clear Lake is owned by Hammel Lake District #1 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clear Lake built?

Clear Lake was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Clear Lake?

Clear Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake has a dam height of 12 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 Clear Lake last inspected?

Clear Lake was last inspected on December 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.