With a height of 28 feet and a length of 275 feet, Calhoun serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed and funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Calhoun features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While its condition assessment is currently not available, the dam undergoes inspections every 10 years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Calhoun is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures to be in place.
Calhoun's location within the St. Paul District and its association with the USDA NRCS highlight its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a key piece of infrastructure in the area, Calhoun plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage, contributing to the overall conservation and management of water resources in Richland, Wisconsin.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
None |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Kickapoo River At La Farge
|
272cfs |
Kickapoo River At State Highway 33 At Ontario
|
149cfs |
Wisconsin River At Muscoda
|
11400cfs |
Lemonweir River At New Lisbon
|
261cfs |
Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells
|
6300cfs |
Baraboo River Near Baraboo
|
304cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pier Natural Bridge County Park
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Baker's Field
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Legion Park Camp Sites
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Wonewoc Legion Park
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