Popple Creek is an earth dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, built in 1989. 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 Popple Creek
The primary purpose of Popple Creek 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 Popple Creek near Phillips,wi.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 125 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 08/10/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Nearest City | Phillips,wi |
| River/Stream | Popple Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.82330, -90.19560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 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 | 08/10/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI12820 |
| Federal ID | WI12820 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |