Karsten No. 2
Key Takeaway
Karsten No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 69.1% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00604 |
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
Clear Creek Land & Cattle Company, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Karsten No. 2?
Karsten 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 Karsten No. 2?
Karsten No. 2 is owned by Clear Creek Land & Cattle Company, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Karsten No. 2 built?
Karsten No. 2 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Karsten No. 2?
Karsten No. 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Karsten No. 2?
Karsten No. 2 has a dam height of 24 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 Karsten No. 2 last inspected?
Karsten No. 2 was last inspected on September 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.