Dandy Creek 11
Dandy Creek 11 is a gravity dam located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dandy Creek 11
The primary purpose of Dandy Creek 11 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Wyeville (local government). It impounds the Lemonweir.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 82 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 136 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 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 11/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Lemonweir |
| Coordinates | 44.02933, -90.37834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 82 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 136 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Village Of Wyeville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00584 |
| Federal ID | WI00584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |