Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3
Key Takeaway
Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 48.8% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00898 |
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
Meyer, George
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3?
Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 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 Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3?
Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 is owned by Meyer, George (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 built?
Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3?
Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 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 Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3?
Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 has a dam height of 16 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 Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 last inspected?
Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 was last inspected on August 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.