East Sparta
East Sparta is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Sparta
The primary purpose of East Sparta is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fort Mccoy (federal). It impounds the Sparta Creek near Fort Mc Coy.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Fort Mc Coy |
| River/Stream | Sparta Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.99873, -90.64768 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fort Mccoy |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI10337 |
| Federal ID | WI10337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |