Coon Creek 24 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 425 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Coon Creek 24
The primary purpose of Coon Creek 24 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 Tr Rullands Coulee Cr.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Rullands Coulee Cr |
| Coordinates | 43.75594, -90.83948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 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 | WI00372 |
| Federal ID | WI00372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |