Hidden Valley Farms

NON NAV TRIB· Lafayette, Wisconsin· Earth· 30 ft tall
Significant Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Hidden Valley Farms is classified as significant hazard in Wisconsin. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 81.6% in WI)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDWI01194

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Hidden Valley Farms, Inc.

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hidden Valley Farms?

Hidden Valley Farms is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Hidden Valley Farms?

Hidden Valley Farms is owned by Hidden Valley Farms, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hidden Valley Farms?

Hidden Valley Farms 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 Hidden Valley Farms?

Hidden Valley Farms has a dam height of 30 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.

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.