Winter,Ronald
Key Takeaway
Winter,Ronald is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 45% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00920 |
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
Winter, Ralph
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Winter,Ronald?
Winter,Ronald 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 Winter,Ronald?
Winter,Ronald is owned by Winter, Ralph (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winter,Ronald built?
Winter,Ronald was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Winter,Ronald?
Winter,Ronald serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Winter,Ronald?
Winter,Ronald has a dam height of 15 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 Winter,Ronald last inspected?
Winter,Ronald was last inspected on August 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.