Bad Axe 12

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyVernon
Nearest CityNEWTON
River/StreamNORTH FORK OF BAD AXE RIVER
Coordinates43.61153, -91.01186

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,500 acre-ft
Max Storage6,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage344 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerVernon County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/14/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00904
Federal IDWI00904
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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