Cusick No.1

TIEDTKE VALLEY CREEK· Juneau, Wisconsin· Built 1970· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Cusick No.1 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 84.1% in WI)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge33 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDWI01043

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 2, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

WHITE CITY LAND COMPANY, INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cusick No.1?

Cusick No.1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cusick No.1?

Cusick No.1 is owned by WHITE CITY LAND COMPANY, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cusick No.1 built?

Cusick No.1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cusick No.1?

Cusick No.1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cusick No.1?

Cusick No.1 has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Cusick No.1 last inspected?

Cusick No.1 was last inspected on June 2, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.