Little Yellow 27
Little Yellow 27 is a gravity dam located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Yellow 27
The primary purpose of Little Yellow 27 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the East Branch Little Yellow.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | East Branch Little Yellow |
| Coordinates | 44.21334, -90.19335 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 597 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00580 |
| Federal ID | WI00580 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |