Kirton
Kirton is a gravity dam located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, built in 1882. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kirton
The primary purpose of Kirton is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coleman Lake Club (private). It impounds the North Branch Pike.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1882, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | North Branch Pike |
| Coordinates | 45.64845, -88.26085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 659 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLEMAN LAKE CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00687 |
| Federal ID | WI00687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |