Powell Marsh W. A. Pool 4

Powell Marsh W. A. Pool 4 is an earth dam located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Powell Marsh W. A. Pool 4

Powell Marsh W. A. Pool 4 is a dam in Vilas, Wisconsin. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Surface Runoff.

The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 190 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet.

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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2020.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyVilas
River/StreamSurface Runoff
Coordinates46.08807, -89.89973

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage272 acre-ft
Max Storage272 acre-ft
Normal Storage272 acre-ft
Surface Area190 acres

Ownership & Safety

OwnerWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/21/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI12384
Federal IDWI12384
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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