Dell Creek
Dell Creek is a gravity dam located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dell Creek
The primary purpose of Dell Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Lake Delton (local government). It impounds the Dell Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 267 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dell Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.60241, -89.76897 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,870 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Lake Delton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00055 |
| Federal ID | WI00055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |