Metz No.1
Metz No.1 is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Metz No.1
The primary purpose of Metz No.1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sever, Mirko (private). It impounds the Tr Wolf Creek near Gratiot.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Gratiot |
| River/Stream | Tr Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.56416, -90.09391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sever, Mirko |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00863 |
| Federal ID | WI00863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |