Sprague Mather And Goose Pool Dam
Sprague Mather And Goose Pool Dam is an earth dam located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sprague Mather And Goose Pool Dam
The primary purpose of Sprague Mather And Goose Pool 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Branch Of Little Yellow River near Necedah.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 33,270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,390 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,425 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 07/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Nearest City | Necedah |
| River/Stream | Branch Of Little Yellow River |
| Coordinates | 44.05833, -90.17667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 33,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,947 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00827 |
| Federal ID | WI00827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |