Figor is a gravity dam located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, built in 1855. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Figor
The primary purpose of Figor is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Jerry and Kristie Harvey (private). It impounds the Middle Br Duck Creek near Wyocena.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1855, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Wyocena |
| River/Stream | Middle Br Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.49592, -89.26962 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1855 (171 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,235 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Jerry and Kristie Harvey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00247 |
| Federal ID | WI00247 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |