Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n

TR-PINE CREEK· Price, Wisconsin· Built 1975· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.5% in WI)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge70 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDWI00974

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: August 14, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Johns, Jeff

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n?

Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n 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 Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n?

Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n is owned by Johns, Jeff (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n built?

Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n?

Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n 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 Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n?

Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n has a dam height of 8 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 Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n last inspected?

Kemp, E.A. No. 2 3n was last inspected on August 14, 2018. 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.