Sprague Mather And Goose Pool Dam

Sprague Mather And Goose Pool Dam is an earth dam located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Sprague Mather And Goose Pool Dam

The primary purpose of Sprague Mather And Goose Pool Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Branch Of Little Yellow River near Necedah.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 33,270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,390 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,425 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 07/26/2018.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyJuneau
Nearest CityNecedah
River/StreamBranch Of Little Yellow River
Coordinates44.05833, -90.17667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length33,270 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,425 acre-ft
Max Storage16,425 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,810 acre-ft
Surface Area2,390 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge10,947 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/26/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI00827
Federal IDWI00827
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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