Delafield Fish Hatchery
Key Takeaway
Delafield Fish Hatchery is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 917 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 917 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,117 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00683 |
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
CITY OF DELAFIELD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Delafield Fish Hatchery?
Delafield Fish Hatchery 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 Delafield Fish Hatchery?
Delafield Fish Hatchery is owned by CITY OF DELAFIELD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Delafield Fish Hatchery built?
Delafield Fish Hatchery was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Delafield Fish Hatchery?
Delafield Fish Hatchery 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 Delafield Fish Hatchery?
Delafield Fish Hatchery has a dam height of 10 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 Delafield Fish Hatchery last inspected?
Delafield Fish Hatchery was last inspected on December 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.