Amherst

Wisconsin — Portage County — Waupaca (Tomorrow) River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyPortage
RiverWaupaca (Tomorrow) River
Coordinates44.45132, -89.28296

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length370 ft
NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 7, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1857
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerRenew Hydro Power, LLC;Village of Amherst

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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.

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