Sherwood
Sherwood is a gravity dam located in Clark County, Wisconsin, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sherwood
The primary purpose of Sherwood is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clark County (local government). It impounds the Hay Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 117 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 04/18/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.42618, -90.36933 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clark County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00111 |
| Federal ID | WI00111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |