Bad Axe 24
Bad Axe 24 is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bad Axe 24
The primary purpose of Bad Axe 24 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 Vernon County (local government). It impounds the Bull Run.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 05/17/2016.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bull Run |
| Coordinates | 43.48481, -91.00383 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 522 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Vernon County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00410 |
| Federal ID | WI00410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |