Kalepp No.3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kalepp No.3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, along the TR TO HULTMAN LAKE stream.


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Summary

Built in 1955, this dam stands at 16 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 70 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its structural integrity.

With a drainage area of 0.1 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 30 cubic feet per second, Kalepp No.3 poses a very high risk in the event of failure. The dam's spillway type is controlled, and it has an inspection frequency of 10 years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2020. The risk assessment for this dam highlights the urgent need for risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

As an essential part of the water resource infrastructure in the region, Kalepp No.3 serves a primary purpose designated as 'Other,' with a specific use not specified. However, its significance lies in its contribution to water management and regulation in the area. With state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and protecting against flooding events in Price County.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

100

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR TO HULTMAN LAKE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

130

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.