Rosemeyer
Rosemeyer is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rosemeyer
Rosemeyer is a dam in Taylor, Wisconsin. The dam is owned by Rosemeyer, Trevor (private). It impounds the Trib Otter Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 07/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.07807, -90.85976 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Rosemeyer, Trevor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00969 |
| Federal ID | WI00969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |