Incident ID |
WI12249-3564 |
Dam Name |
CATARACT |
Downstream Hazard Potential |
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State |
WI |
Incident Date |
06/22/2023 |
Incident Type |
Non-failure |
Incident Driver |
Seepage/internal Erosion |
Incident Mechanism 1 |
Sinkhole |
Incident Mechanism 2 |
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Incident Mechanism 3 |
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Incident Description |
Sinkhole formed on top of the embankment, slightly downstream from the crest, approximately 65’ right of the bridge abutment. The hole was approximately 2.5’ deep x 3’ wide x 5.5’ long. Dye testing performed , no outlet detected. |
Named Hydrologic Event |
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EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident |
No |
Fatalities (Number) |
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Number of People Evacuated |
0 |
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated |
0 |
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded |
0 |
Other Infrastructure Impacts |
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Economic Damages (in $) |
$1 to $100,000 |
Volume released at failure (ac-ft) |
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Response |
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Additional Remarks or Updates |
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Incident Time |
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Incident Duration |
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Incident Report Produced |
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Information Sources |
WI Dam Safety |
Owner Type |
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Dam Type |
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Primary Purpose(s) |
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EAP |
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Year Completed |
0 |
Year Modified |
0 |
Dam Height |
0 ft |
Max Storage (ac-ft) |
0 ac-ft |
Surface Area (acres) |
0 acres |
River Name |
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Latitude |
0 |
Longitude |
0 |
Regulatory Agency(ies) |
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NID Number |
WI12249 |
Attachments |
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