Kaiser and Fisher Flowage is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 1,600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kaiser and Fisher Flowage
The primary purpose of Kaiser and Fisher Flowage is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kaiser, Phil (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Main Creek near Ingram.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 86 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Nearest City | Ingram |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Main Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.51605, -90.79381 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kaiser, Phil |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00488 |
| Federal ID | WI00488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |