Deer Creek Dam
Deer Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Forest County, Wisconsin, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deer Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Deer Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tr-otter Creek near Crivitz.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 92 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 424 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Nearest City | Crivitz |
| River/Stream | Tr-otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.43330, -88.47580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 92 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 129 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00613 |
| Federal ID | WI00613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |