Carl
Carl is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Carl
The primary purpose of Carl is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bye, Chuck;olson, Kjellrun (private).
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | None |
| Coordinates | 45.27050, -89.85954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bye, Chuck;Olson, Kjellrun |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00991 |
| Federal ID | WI00991 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |