Keller
Keller is an earth dam located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Keller
The primary purpose of Keller is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Waupaca County (local government). It impounds the South Branch Pigeon River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | South Branch Pigeon River |
| Coordinates | 44.64221, -88.97850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Waupaca County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00091 |
| Federal ID | WI00091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |