Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30
Key Takeaway
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 45% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,600 acres |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | WI01013 |
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
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30?
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 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 Wildlife Refuge 30?
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 is owned by U.S. Department of the Interior (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 built?
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Wildlife Refuge 30?
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 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 Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30?
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 has a dam height of 15 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 Wildlife Refuge 30 last inspected?
Necedah Wildlife Refuge 30 was last inspected on November 19, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.