Wood County 3
Key Takeaway
Wood County 3 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 52 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 931 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00545 |
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
Wood County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wood County 3?
Wood County 3 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 Wood County 3?
Wood County 3 is owned by Wood County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wood County 3 built?
Wood County 3 was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Wood County 3?
Wood County 3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wood County 3?
Wood County 3 has a dam height of 9 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 Wood County 3 last inspected?
Wood County 3 was last inspected on September 16, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.