Bad Axe 12
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | NEWTON |
| River/Stream | NORTH FORK OF BAD AXE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.61153, -91.01186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Vernon County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |