Coon Creek 14
Coon Creek 14 is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coon Creek 14
The primary purpose of Coon Creek 14 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Vernon County (local government). It impounds the Tr Timber Coulee , Non. Nav..
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/18/2016.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Timber Coulee , Non. Nav. |
| Coordinates | 43.69782, -90.87340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Vernon County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00404 |
| Federal ID | WI00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |