Strum
Strum is a gravity dam located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Strum
The primary purpose of Strum is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Village Of Strum (local government). It impounds the Buffalo near Strum.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 125 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 06/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Nearest City | Strum |
| River/Stream | Buffalo |
| Coordinates | 44.55478, -91.39234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,485 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Village Of Strum |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00210 |
| Federal ID | WI00210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |