Bluegill Impoundment is an earth dam located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 250 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 Bluegill Impoundment
The primary purpose of Bluegill Impoundment 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 Bluegill Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 04/05/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bluegill Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.37030, -88.58160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 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 | 04/05/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01210 |
| Federal ID | WI01210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |