Kert Creek 6
Kert Creek 6 is a gravity dam located in Wood County, Wisconsin, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kert Creek 6
The primary purpose of Kert Creek 6 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wood County (local government). It impounds the Kert Creek Ditch No. 1.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 52 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Kert Creek Ditch No. 1 |
| Coordinates | 44.33293, -90.22541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 976 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wood County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00594 |
| Federal ID | WI00594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |