Mathey,eugene
Mathey,eugene is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mathey,eugene
The primary purpose of Mathey,eugene is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hovde, Toby And Mary (private). It impounds the Tr Fisher Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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 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 05/28/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Fisher Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.32601, -90.31192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hovde, Toby and Mary |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00497 |
| Federal ID | WI00497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |