Garden Valley 10
Key Takeaway
Garden Valley 10 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 94.4% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,222 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00354 |
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
Buffalo County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Garden Valley 10?
Garden Valley 10 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 Garden Valley 10?
Garden Valley 10 is owned by Buffalo County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garden Valley 10 built?
Garden Valley 10 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Garden Valley 10?
Garden Valley 10 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Garden Valley 10?
Garden Valley 10 has a dam height of 42 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 Garden Valley 10 last inspected?
Garden Valley 10 was last inspected on December 16, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.