Wildcat Creek is an earth dam located in Forest County, Wisconsin, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 984 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wildcat Creek
The primary purpose of Wildcat Creek is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Wildcat Creek near Pearson.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 984 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Nearest City | Pearson |
| River/Stream | Wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.65896, -89.01973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 984 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI12807 |
| Federal ID | WI12807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |