Bad Axe 2
Bad Axe 2 is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bad Axe 2
The primary purpose of Bad Axe 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Vernon County (local government). It impounds the Springville Branch Bad Axe near Springville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 469 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Springville |
| River/Stream | Springville Branch Bad Axe |
| Coordinates | 43.58819, -90.90061 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 469 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 469 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Vernon County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00409 |
| Federal ID | WI00409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |