Mathey,Eugene
Key Takeaway
Mathey,Eugene is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 35.2% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 1,165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00497 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Hovde, Toby and Mary
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mathey,Eugene?
Mathey,Eugene 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 Mathey,Eugene?
Mathey,Eugene is owned by Hovde, Toby and Mary (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mathey,Eugene built?
Mathey,Eugene was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Mathey,Eugene?
Mathey,Eugene serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mathey,Eugene?
Mathey,Eugene has a dam height of 13 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 Mathey,Eugene last inspected?
Mathey,Eugene was last inspected on May 28, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.