Trows
Trows is a gravity dam located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trows
The primary purpose of Trows is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Merrillan (local government). It impounds the Halls Creek near Camp Bradfield.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Camp Bradfield |
| River/Stream | Halls Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.43935, -90.82409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF MERRILLAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00044 |
| Federal ID | WI00044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |