Doyle

TR CLEAVER CREEK· Juneau, Wisconsin· Built 1970· Earth· 48 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Doyle is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 48 ft (taller than 97.3% in WI)
Dam Length244 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge140 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDWI00465

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: No
Last Inspection: July 10, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Alpine Hills Lake Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doyle?

Doyle 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 Doyle?

Doyle is owned by Alpine Hills Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Doyle built?

Doyle was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Doyle?

Doyle 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 Doyle?

Doyle has a dam height of 48 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 Doyle last inspected?

Doyle was last inspected on July 10, 2013. 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.