Mischos
Mischos is an earth dam located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mischos
The primary purpose of Mischos is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Feldner, Jamie And Cheryl (private).
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 03/31/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Nearest City | St. Cloud |
| Coordinates | 43.80836, -88.18616 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 243 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Feldner, Jamie and Cheryl |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01193 |
| Federal ID | WI01193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |