Cusick No.2
Key Takeaway
Cusick No.2 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 79.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 77 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00958 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Harer, Stacy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cusick No.2?
Cusick No.2 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.2?
Cusick No.2 is owned by Harer, Stacy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cusick No.2 built?
Cusick No.2 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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.2?
Cusick No.2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cusick No.2?
Cusick No.2 has a dam height of 29 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.2 last inspected?
Cusick No.2 was last inspected on October 15, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.