Amherst
Wisconsin — Portage County — Waupaca (Tomorrow) River
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| River | Waupaca (Tomorrow) River |
| Coordinates | 44.45132, -89.28296 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 7, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1857 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Renew Hydro Power, LLC;Village of Amherst |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.