Bad Axe 11

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyVernon
Nearest CityNewton
River/StreamSPRINGVILLE BR-BAD AXE R
Coordinates43.58475, -91.00635

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length5,055 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,000 acre-ft
Max Storage9,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,200 acre-ft
Surface Area280 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVernon County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI12767
Federal IDWI12767
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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