Huffman Brothers

TR-WEST BRANCH PINE· Richland, Wisconsin· Built 1973· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Huffman Brothers is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 79.3% in WI)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge24 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDWI00887

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: October 7, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Scott, Otis

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huffman Brothers?

Huffman Brothers 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 Huffman Brothers?

Huffman Brothers is owned by Scott, Otis (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Huffman Brothers built?

Huffman Brothers was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Huffman Brothers?

Huffman Brothers serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Huffman Brothers?

Huffman Brothers has a dam height of 29 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 Huffman Brothers last inspected?

Huffman Brothers was last inspected on October 7, 2020. 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.