Brooks And Ross
Brooks And Ross is a gravity dam located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brooks And Ross
The primary purpose of Brooks And Ross is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Schofield (local government). It impounds the Eau Claire near Schofield.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 184 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 404 square miles. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Nearest City | Schofield |
| River/Stream | Eau Claire |
| Coordinates | 44.91689, -89.61049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 802 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Drainage Area | 404 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City Of Schofield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00048 |
| Federal ID | WI00048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |