Glen Hills 5
Glen Hills 5 is an earth dam located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Glen Hills 5
The primary purpose of Glen Hills 5 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 St. Croix County (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Tiffany Creek near Glenwood City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wisconsin dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Nearest City | Glenwood City |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Tiffany Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.06467, -92.19144 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | St. Croix County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00400 |
| Federal ID | WI00400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |