Vogler Flour Mill

FALL CREEK· Eau Claire, Wisconsin· Built 1875· Gravity· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Vogler Flour Mill is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1875 and is 151 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 84.9% in WI)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge2,694 cfs
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)
NID IDWI00009

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: Yes
Last Inspection: September 20, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Village of Fall Creek

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vogler Flour Mill?

Vogler Flour Mill 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 Vogler Flour Mill?

Vogler Flour Mill is owned by Village of Fall Creek (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Vogler Flour Mill built?

Vogler Flour Mill was completed in 1875, making it 151 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Vogler Flour Mill?

Vogler Flour Mill has a dam height of 32 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 Vogler Flour Mill last inspected?

Vogler Flour Mill was last inspected on September 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.