Schroeder
Schroeder is an earth dam located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Schroeder
The primary purpose of Schroeder is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Atkinson, William (private). It impounds the Gold Creek Offstream.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Gold Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 44.94760, -89.00308 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Atkinson, William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00471 |
| Federal ID | WI00471 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |