Bogus Creek 2
Bogus Creek 2 is an earth dam located in Pepin County, Wisconsin, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bogus Creek 2
The primary purpose of Bogus Creek 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Pepin County (local government). It impounds the Bogus Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 284 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Pepin |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bogus Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.50958, -92.21049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Pepin County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00379 |
| Federal ID | WI00379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |