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Wisconsin — Rusk County — Hemlock Creek

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyRusk
RiverHemlock Creek
Coordinates45.57462, -91.51110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length175 ft
NID Storage3,279 acre-ft
Max Storage3,279 acre-ft
Surface Area188 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 6, 2020
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerRusk County

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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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