Sitz,thomas D
Sitz,thomas D is an earth dam located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sitz,thomas D
The primary purpose of Sitz,thomas D is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kenefick, John (private). It impounds the Tributary To Trimbelle River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Trimbelle River |
| Coordinates | 44.83583, -92.49315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kenefick, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00679 |
| Federal ID | WI00679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |