Hansons
Key Takeaway
Hansons is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1870 and is 156 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 48.8% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 436 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 245 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00106 |
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
Peterson, Ervin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hansons?
Hansons 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 Hansons?
Hansons is owned by Peterson, Ervin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hansons built?
Hansons was completed in 1870, making it 156 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 Hansons?
Hansons serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hansons?
Hansons has a dam height of 16 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 Hansons last inspected?
Hansons was last inspected on August 14, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.