Mech
Mech is an earth dam located in Clark County, Wisconsin, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mech
The primary purpose of Mech is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mech, Mike (private). It impounds the Tr South Fork Eau Claire.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 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 10/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr South Fork Eau Claire |
| Coordinates | 44.79265, -90.73183 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mech, Mike |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00495 |
| Federal ID | WI00495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |