Meyer, Dr.walther W. #3
Meyer, Dr.walther W. #3 is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Meyer, Dr.walther W. #3
The primary purpose of Meyer, Dr.walther W. #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Meyer, George (private). It impounds the Tr-silver Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 483 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/07/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.37054, -90.24266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Meyer, George |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00898 |
| Federal ID | WI00898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |