Foerst
Foerst is an earth dam located in Polk County, Wisconsin. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Foerst
The primary purpose of Foerst is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Foerst, Jacob / Paula (private). It impounds the Trib To Little Mirror Lake.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet.
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 09/05/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Trib To Little Mirror Lake |
| Coordinates | 45.57874, -92.58723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Foerst, Jacob / Paula |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01221 |
| Federal ID | WI01221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |