Blackhawk-kickapoo Project
Blackhawk-kickapoo Project is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Wisconsin, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blackhawk-kickapoo Project
The primary purpose of Blackhawk-kickapoo Project 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 Crawford County (local government). It impounds the Tr-nederlo Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2021.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-nederlo Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.36395, -90.91084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,190 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Crawford County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01035 |
| Federal ID | WI01035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |