Dexterville
Dexterville is an earth dam located in Wood County, Wisconsin, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dexterville
The primary purpose of Dexterville is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wood County (local government). It impounds the Yellow R near Dexterville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 298 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Dexterville |
| River/Stream | Yellow R |
| Coordinates | 44.37815, -90.11674 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 298 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wood County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00659 |
| Federal ID | WI00659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |