Clark County 16
Clark County 16 is a gravity dam located in Clark County, Wisconsin, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clark County 16
The primary purpose of Clark County 16 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clark County (local government). It impounds the Hay Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 04/18/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.66766, -90.83117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 687 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Clark County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00534 |
| Federal ID | WI00534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |