Easton
Easton is an earth dam located in Adams County, Wisconsin, built in 1855. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Easton
The primary purpose of Easton is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adams County (local government). It impounds the Campbell Creek near Easton , Cth A.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1855, 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 07/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Easton , Cth A |
| River/Stream | Campbell Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.83900, -89.80642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1855 (171 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,020 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adams County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00093 |
| Federal ID | WI00093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |