Uihlein
Uihlein is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Wisconsin, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Uihlein
The primary purpose of Uihlein is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Campbell, Gerald (private). It impounds the Tr Trout Brook.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Trout Brook |
| Coordinates | 46.33367, -90.76849 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAMPBELL, GERALD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01140 |
| Federal ID | WI01140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |