Robey,Donovan No.3

NO WATERWAY· Pierce, Wisconsin· Built 1972· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Robey,Donovan No.3 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 77.3% in WI)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge77 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDWI01095

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: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Wilcox, Daniel

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robey,Donovan No.3?

Robey,Donovan No.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 Robey,Donovan No.3?

Robey,Donovan No.3 is owned by Wilcox, Daniel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robey,Donovan No.3 built?

Robey,Donovan No.3 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Robey,Donovan No.3?

Robey,Donovan No.3 serves the following purposes: 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 Robey,Donovan No.3?

Robey,Donovan No.3 has a dam height of 28 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.

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.