Hansons
Hansons is a gravity dam located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, built in 1870. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hansons
The primary purpose of Hansons is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Peterson, Ervin (private). It impounds the O'neil Creek near Eagleton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 436 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 08/14/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Nearest City | Eagleton |
| River/Stream | O'neil Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.14118, -91.39297 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 436 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 245 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Peterson, Ervin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00106 |
| Federal ID | WI00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |