Amherst
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Nearest City | AMHERST |
| River/Stream | Waupaca (Tomorrow) River |
| Coordinates | 44.45132, -89.28296 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1857 (169 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,960 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Renew Hydro Power, LLC;Village of Amherst |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |