Pigeon Falls Mill
Pigeon Falls Mill is a gravity dam located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pigeon Falls Mill
The primary purpose of Pigeon Falls Mill is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Pigeon Falls (local government). It impounds the Pigeon Creek near Pigeon Falls.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 62 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 07/02/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Nearest City | Pigeon Falls |
| River/Stream | Pigeon Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.42680, -91.21159 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 62 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,920 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Pigeon Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI10533 |
| Federal ID | WI10533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |