West Fork Kickapoo 17
West Fork Kickapoo 17 is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West Fork Kickapoo 17
The primary purpose of West Fork Kickapoo 17 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 Maple Dale Creek.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 07/22/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Maple Dale Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.55073, -90.82209 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,330 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 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 | 07/22/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00419 |
| Federal ID | WI00419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |