West Allen Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Forest County, Wisconsin, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 306 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About West Allen Creek Dam
The primary purpose of West Allen Creek Dam 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the West Allen Creek near Aurora.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 306 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Nearest City | Aurora |
| River/Stream | West Allen Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.97470, -88.80230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 306 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 49 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01176 |
| Federal ID | WI01176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |