County Forest Crop Land 6
Key Takeaway
County Forest Crop Land 6 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.5% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00960 |
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
Chippewa County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of County Forest Crop Land 6?
County Forest Crop Land 6 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 County Forest Crop Land 6?
County Forest Crop Land 6 is owned by Chippewa County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was County Forest Crop Land 6 built?
County Forest Crop Land 6 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 County Forest Crop Land 6?
County Forest Crop Land 6 serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is County Forest Crop Land 6?
County Forest Crop Land 6 has a dam height of 8 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 County Forest Crop Land 6 last inspected?
County Forest Crop Land 6 was last inspected on May 14, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.