Bad Axe 12
Bad Axe 12 is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bad Axe 12
The primary purpose of Bad Axe 12 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 North Fork Of Bad Axe River near Newton.
The dam stands 73 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 04/14/2016.
At 73 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Newton |
| River/Stream | North Fork Of Bad Axe River |
| Coordinates | 43.61153, -91.01186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Vernon County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00904 |
| Federal ID | WI00904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |