Klein
Klein is an earth dam located in Grant County, Wisconsin, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Klein
The primary purpose of Klein is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vision By The Lake (private). It impounds the Un Trib To Little Platte.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 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. 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 07/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Un Trib To Little Platte |
| Coordinates | 42.82997, -90.46476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Vision by the Lake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01061 |
| Federal ID | WI01061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |