Coon Creek 53
Coon Creek 53 is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Coon Creek 53
The primary purpose of Coon Creek 53 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Monroe County (local government). It impounds the Berge Coulee Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. 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 04/25/2017.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Berge Coulee Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.74504, -90.90587 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 781 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Monroe County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00369 |
| Federal ID | WI00369 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |