Magruder
Magruder is an earth dam located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Magruder
The primary purpose of Magruder is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Magruder, Mark (private). It impounds the U/n Tributary To Plum Cr..
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | U/n Tributary To Plum Cr. |
| Coordinates | 43.61835, -90.23398 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Magruder, Mark |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00431 |
| Federal ID | WI00431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |