Fish Hatchery
Fish Hatchery is a gravity dam located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fish Hatchery
Fish Hatchery is a dam in Oneida, Wisconsin. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Minocqua Thoroughfare.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 159 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Minocqua Thoroughfare |
| Coordinates | 45.88727, -89.64942 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 159 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI10368 |
| Federal ID | WI10368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |