Little Turtle River
Key Takeaway
Little Turtle River is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 24.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00454 |
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
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Turtle River?
Little Turtle River 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 Little Turtle River?
Little Turtle River is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Turtle River built?
Little Turtle River 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 Little Turtle River?
Little Turtle River serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Turtle River?
Little Turtle River has a dam height of 11 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 Little Turtle River last inspected?
Little Turtle River was last inspected on November 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.