Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage

HALLS CREEK· Florence, Wisconsin· Built 1978· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45% in WI)
Dam Length115 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDWI00469

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: Yes
Last Inspection: November 30, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Florence County

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage?

Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage 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 Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage?

Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage is owned by Florence County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage built?

Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage?

Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage?

Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage has a dam height of 15 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 Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage last inspected?

Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage was last inspected on November 30, 2018. 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.