Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl

TR-ELK CREEK· Trempealeau, Wisconsin· Built 1972· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl 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 24 ft (taller than 69.1% in WI)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge110 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDWI00980

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
Last Inspection: July 27, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

WHITEHALL-PIGEON ROD & G

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl?

Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl 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 Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl?

Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl is owned by WHITEHALL-PIGEON ROD & G (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl built?

Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl 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 Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl?

Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl 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 Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl?

Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl has a dam height of 24 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 Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl last inspected?

Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl was last inspected on July 27, 2018. 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.