Washington Creek Wildlife Are
Key Takeaway
Washington Creek Wildlife Are is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 168 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00709 |
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
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What is the hazard classification of Washington Creek Wildlife Are?
Washington Creek Wildlife Are 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 Washington Creek Wildlife Are?
Washington Creek Wildlife Are 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 Washington Creek Wildlife Are built?
Washington Creek Wildlife Are was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Washington Creek Wildlife Are?
Washington Creek Wildlife Are 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 Washington Creek Wildlife Are?
Washington Creek Wildlife Are 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 Washington Creek Wildlife Are last inspected?
Washington Creek Wildlife Are was last inspected on September 30, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.