Necedah
Key Takeaway
Necedah is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.1% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 182 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 194 acres |
| Drainage Area | 491 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00146 |
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
Village Of Necedah
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Necedah?
Necedah 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 Necedah?
Necedah is owned by Village Of Necedah (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Necedah built?
Necedah was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Necedah?
Necedah 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 Necedah?
Necedah has a dam height of 20 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 Necedah last inspected?
Necedah was last inspected on September 13, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.