Upper Wilson Flowage
Upper Wilson Flowage is an earth dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Wilson Flowage
The primary purpose of Upper 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 8 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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 | 45.80930, -90.20320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
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 | WI12823 |
| Federal ID | WI12823 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |