Clark County 2 is a gravity dam located in Clark County, Wisconsin, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 385 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Clark County 2
The primary purpose of Clark County 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clark County (local government). It impounds the Creek 24-5.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| River/Stream | Creek 24-5 |
| Coordinates | 44.56565, -90.80845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clark County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00532 |
| Federal ID | WI00532 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |