Dells Manor
Key Takeaway
Dells Manor is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 69.1% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00708 |
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
Camp Chi
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dells Manor?
Dells Manor 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 Dells Manor?
Dells Manor is owned by Camp Chi (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dells Manor built?
Dells Manor was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Dells Manor?
Dells Manor 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 Dells Manor?
Dells Manor has a dam height of 24 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 Dells Manor last inspected?
Dells Manor was last inspected on September 30, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.