Meyer Material Kd Pit
Meyer Material Kd Pit is an earth dam located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Meyer Material Kd Pit
The primary purpose of Meyer Material Kd Pit is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenosha County (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Trib To Palmer Creek near Village Of Bassett.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wisconsin dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Kenosha |
| Nearest City | Village Of Bassett |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib To Palmer Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.55668, -88.23810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 840 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kenosha County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01244 |
| Federal ID | WI01244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |