Mischos

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin· Built 1995· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Mischos is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.5% in WI)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge243 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDWI01193

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: March 31, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Feldner, Jamie and Cheryl

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mischos?

Mischos 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 Mischos?

Mischos is owned by Feldner, Jamie and Cheryl (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mischos built?

Mischos was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Mischos?

Mischos serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mischos?

Mischos 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 Mischos last inspected?

Mischos was last inspected on March 31, 2015. 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.