Sticht, Craig

Tributary to Rush River· Pierce, Wisconsin· Built 1974· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sticht, Craig is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 79.3% in WI)
Dam Length355 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge33 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDWI00769

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: October 12, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Sticht Farms, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sticht, Craig?

Sticht, Craig 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 Sticht, Craig?

Sticht, Craig is owned by Sticht Farms, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sticht, Craig built?

Sticht, Craig was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Sticht, Craig?

Sticht, Craig serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sticht, Craig?

Sticht, Craig 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 Sticht, Craig last inspected?

Sticht, Craig was last inspected on October 12, 2015. 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.