Scott Creek Dam
Scott Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scott Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Scott 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 Scott Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Scott Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.75570, -89.05337 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,232 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 | 07/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI12815 |
| Federal ID | WI12815 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |