Gollon, Bill
Gollon, Bill 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 Gollon, Bill
The primary purpose of Gollon, Bill 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 Shaw, Tim (private). It impounds the Wolf River near Brownsville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2017.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Brownsville |
| River/Stream | Wolf River |
| Coordinates | 45.04264, -90.85397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 343 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Shaw, Tim |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01189 |
| Federal ID | WI01189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |