Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage
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 Length | 115 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00469 |
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
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.