Meyer, Patrick J

LEUTHY CREEK· Taylor, Wisconsin· Built 1978· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Meyer, Patrick J is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 69.1% in WI)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage193 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge75 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDWI00876

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: November 15, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Strama, Dale

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meyer, Patrick J?

Meyer, Patrick J 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 Meyer, Patrick J?

Meyer, Patrick J is owned by Strama, Dale (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Meyer, Patrick J built?

Meyer, Patrick J 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 Meyer, Patrick J?

Meyer, Patrick J 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 Meyer, Patrick J?

Meyer, Patrick J 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 Meyer, Patrick J last inspected?

Meyer, Patrick J was last inspected on November 15, 2019. 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.