Amery

Polk County, Wisconsin (near AMERY)

River/Stream: Apple River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
190 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1888
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,920 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-04-23

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00172
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.30895, -92.35963
Age
138 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.