Amherst

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyPortage
Nearest CityAMHERST
River/StreamWaupaca (Tomorrow) River
Coordinates44.45132, -89.28296

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1857 (169 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage116 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area90 sq mi
Max Discharge1,960 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRenew Hydro Power, LLC;Village of Amherst
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/07/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00286
Federal IDWI00286
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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