Splitek
Splitek is an earth dam located in Adams County, Wisconsin, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Splitek
The primary purpose of Splitek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hale, Geoffrey (private). It impounds the Carter Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Carter Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.99113, -89.83537 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hale, GEOFFREY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00470 |
| Federal ID | WI00470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |