Totagatic Wildlife
Key Takeaway
Totagatic Wildlife is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 393 acres |
| Drainage Area | 67 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00217 |
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
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Totagatic Wildlife?
Totagatic Wildlife 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 Totagatic Wildlife?
Totagatic Wildlife is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Totagatic Wildlife built?
Totagatic Wildlife was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Totagatic Wildlife?
Totagatic Wildlife serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Totagatic Wildlife?
Totagatic Wildlife has a dam height of 9 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 Totagatic Wildlife last inspected?
Totagatic Wildlife was last inspected on December 7, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.