Gollon, Bill

WOLF RIVER· Taylor, Wisconsin· Built 1966· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Gollon, Bill is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 24.3% in WI)
Dam Length1,445 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge344 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDWI01189

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: April 18, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Shaw, Tim

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gollon, Bill?

Gollon, Bill 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 Gollon, Bill?

Gollon, Bill is owned by Shaw, Tim (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gollon, Bill built?

Gollon, Bill 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 Gollon, Bill?

Gollon, Bill serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gollon, Bill?

Gollon, Bill has a dam height of 11 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 Gollon, Bill last inspected?

Gollon, Bill was last inspected on April 18, 2017. 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.