Coyote Creek Dam
Coyote Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Forest County, Wisconsin, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coyote Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Coyote 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 Coyote Creek near Pearson.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Nearest City | Pearson |
| River/Stream | Coyote Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.64781, -88.98982 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 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 | 07/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI12806 |
| Federal ID | WI12806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |