Skunk Creek
Skunk Creek is an earth dam located in Wood County, Wisconsin, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Skunk Creek
The primary purpose of Skunk Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wood County (local government). It impounds the Skunk Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 10/20/2016.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| River/Stream | Skunk Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.38088, -90.25388 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 496 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wood County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01196 |
| Federal ID | WI01196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |