Middle Wilson Flowage
Middle Wilson Flowage is an earth dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Middle Wilson Flowage
The primary purpose of Middle Wilson Flowage 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 13 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 175 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/11/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Nearest City | Phillips,wi |
| River/Stream | Popple Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.79199, -90.21250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI12822 |
| Federal ID | WI12822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |