Haymeadow Dam
Haymeadow Dam is an earth dam located in Forest County, Wisconsin, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Haymeadow Dam
The primary purpose of Haymeadow Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Haymeadow Creek near Three Lakes.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 187 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Nearest City | Three Lakes |
| River/Stream | Haymeadow Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.86780, -89.04509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 187 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 172 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00258 |
| Federal ID | WI00258 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |