Mason Marcks Forsythe 2
Key Takeaway
Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 73.4% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 233 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00871 |
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
Marcks, Brad and Ruth
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mason Marcks Forsythe 2?
Mason Marcks Forsythe 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 Mason Marcks Forsythe 2?
Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 is owned by Marcks, Brad and Ruth (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 built?
Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Mason Marcks Forsythe 2?
Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mason Marcks Forsythe 2?
Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 has a dam height of 26 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 Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 last inspected?
Mason Marcks Forsythe 2 was last inspected on December 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.