Little Yellow 9

WEST BRANCH LITTLE YELLOW· Juneau, Wisconsin· Built 1963· Gravity· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Little Yellow 9 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12% in WI)
Dam Length48 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge675 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDWI01012

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Yellow 9?

Little Yellow 9 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 Little Yellow 9?

Little Yellow 9 is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Little Yellow 9 built?

Little Yellow 9 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Little Yellow 9?

Little Yellow 9 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Little Yellow 9?

Little Yellow 9 has a dam height of 9 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.