Eyk
Eyk is an earth dam located in Barron County, Wisconsin, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eyk
The primary purpose of Eyk is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tessendorf, John (private). It impounds the Tributary To Moose Ear Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Moose Ear Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.36149, -91.56864 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tessendorf, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00484 |
| Federal ID | WI00484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |