Little Bear Creek
Little Bear Creek is an earth dam located in Barron County, Wisconsin, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Bear Creek
The primary purpose of Little Bear Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Barron County (local government). It impounds the Little Bear Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. 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 09/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.60309, -91.85380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Barron County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00635 |
| Federal ID | WI00635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |