Day
Day is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Wisconsin, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Day
The primary purpose of Day is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Gordon (local government). It impounds the West Fork Chippewa River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/30/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | West Fork Chippewa River |
| Coordinates | 46.16388, -90.90227 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Gordon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI10035 |
| Federal ID | WI10035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |