Curtis
Curtis is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Curtis
The primary purpose of Curtis is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pearson-tiffany, Debra (private). It impounds the Tr Duck Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.48776, -89.33913 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pearson-Tiffany, Debra |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00434 |
| Federal ID | WI00434 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |