Peterson Betlach Group
Peterson Betlach Group is an earth dam located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Peterson Betlach Group
The primary purpose of Peterson Betlach Group is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Peterson Betlach (private). It impounds the Trib. Kinnickinnic.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 606 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Kinnickinnic |
| Coordinates | 44.83648, -92.65382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 606 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Peterson Betlach |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00554 |
| Federal ID | WI00554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |