Humbird

EAST FORK HALLS CREEK· Clark, Wisconsin· Built 1871· Gravity· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Humbird is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1871 and is 155 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 58% in WI)
Dam Length423 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage127 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge1,225 cfs
Year Completed1871 (155 years old)
NID IDWI00108

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: April 28, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Clark County;Town Of Mentor

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Humbird?

Humbird 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 Humbird?

Humbird is owned by Clark County;Town Of Mentor (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Humbird built?

Humbird was completed in 1871, making it 155 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 Humbird?

Humbird 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 Humbird?

Humbird has a dam height of 19 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 Humbird last inspected?

Humbird was last inspected on April 28, 2006. 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.