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Glen Hills 3 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in St. Croix, Wisconsin, along the Blue Creek. Constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.5 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 274 acre-feet. With a fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, Glen Hills 3 serves multiple purposes including debris control, flood risk reduction, and recreation for the local community.
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Glen Hills 3 is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being modified in 2002, the structure continues to provide essential protection to the surrounding area, with a drainage area of 2.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 727 cubic feet per second. With a history of serving the community for over 50 years, Glen Hills 3 remains a vital component in the region's water resource and climate management efforts.
Years_Modified | 2002 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1970 |
Dam_Height | 29.5 |
River_Or_Stream | Blue Creek |
Dam_Length | 860 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 11 |
Hydraulic_Height | 16 |
Drainage_Area | 2.4 |
Nid_Storage | 274 |
Structural_Height | 29.5 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 30 |
SALT RIVER NEAR SHELBINA | 49cfs |
EAST FORK LITTLE CHARITON R. NR MACON | 62cfs |
WYACONDA RIVER ABOVE CANTON | 27cfs |
CHARITON RIVER AT NOVINGER | 73cfs |
FOX RIVER AT WAYLAND | 36cfs |
SALT RIVER NEAR CENTER | 1790cfs |
CROOKED CREEK NEAR PARIS | 3cfs |