Wicka
Wicka is an earth dam located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wicka
The primary purpose of Wicka is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Wicka, Robert (private). It impounds the Tr Latch Valley Creek near Dodge.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Nearest City | Dodge |
| River/Stream | Tr Latch Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.17188, -91.56364 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Wicka, Robert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00528 |
| Federal ID | WI00528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |