Conroy Ford
Conroy Ford is a gravity dam located in Washburn County, Wisconsin, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Conroy Ford
The primary purpose of Conroy Ford is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Washburn County (local government). It impounds the Casey Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 57 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 99 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 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 07/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Casey Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.98702, -91.99069 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 57 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Washburn County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00520 |
| Federal ID | WI00520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |