Eugene Helmueller Group
Key Takeaway
Eugene Helmueller Group is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 89.5% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 348 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00553 |
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
Eugene Helmueller Gp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eugene Helmueller Group?
Eugene Helmueller Group 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 Eugene Helmueller Group?
Eugene Helmueller Group is owned by Eugene Helmueller Gp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eugene Helmueller Group built?
Eugene Helmueller Group was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Eugene Helmueller Group?
Eugene Helmueller Group serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Eugene Helmueller Group?
Eugene Helmueller Group has a dam height of 36 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.