Town Corners Wildlife Flowage
Key Takeaway
Town Corners Wildlife Flowage is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00714 |
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
Price County - Forestry & Parks Department
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Town Corners Wildlife Flowage?
Town Corners Wildlife Flowage 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 Town Corners Wildlife Flowage?
Town Corners Wildlife Flowage is owned by Price County - Forestry & Parks Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Town Corners Wildlife Flowage built?
Town Corners Wildlife Flowage was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Town Corners Wildlife Flowage?
Town Corners Wildlife Flowage 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 Town Corners Wildlife Flowage?
Town Corners Wildlife Flowage has a dam height of 10 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 Town Corners Wildlife Flowage last inspected?
Town Corners Wildlife Flowage was last inspected on November 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.