Turtle Valley Central Phase

Walworth, Wisconsin· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Turtle Valley Central Phase is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage724 acre-ft
Normal Storage244 acre-ft
Surface Area244 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge336 cfs
NID IDWI01234

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 28, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Turtle Valley Central Phase?

Turtle Valley Central Phase 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 Turtle Valley Central Phase?

Turtle Valley Central Phase is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Turtle Valley Central Phase?

Turtle Valley Central Phase serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Turtle Valley Central Phase?

Turtle Valley Central Phase has a dam height of 10 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 Turtle Valley Central Phase last inspected?

Turtle Valley Central Phase was last inspected on July 28, 2020. 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.