Knowles Creek Dam
Knowles Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Forest County, Wisconsin, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knowles Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Knowles Creek 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Knowles Creek Tributary near Suring.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,049 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Nearest City | Suring |
| River/Stream | Knowles Creek Tributary |
| Coordinates | 45.40750, -88.48070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,049 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,049 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01184 |
| Federal ID | WI01184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |