HUMBIRD - WI00108-2851
Dam Name: HUMBIRD
State: WI
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/08/2015
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDWI00108-2851
Incident DescriptionHigh water event of Sept. 6, 2015 resulted in settlement of rip rap behind both left and right abutment walls. Earthen embankments ovetopped
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Additional Remarks or UpdatesHigh water event of Sept. 6, 2015 resulted in settlement of rip rap behind both left and right abutment walls. Earthen embankments ovetopped and scour was noted downstream of dam at the roadway bridge. Administrative order issued 9-9-2015 by Stephenson to drawdown the dam and hire and engineer to repair.
Owner TypeL
Dam TypePGRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
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Dam Height19 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)200.00
Surface Area (acres)33.00
Year Completed1871
NID NumberWI00108
River NameEAST FORK HALLS CREEK
Latitude44.5252
Longitude-90.892
Year Modified
1936
Regulatory Agency(ies)WIDNR
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Information SourcesWI DNR
