Turtle Valley Phase Iii

SUGAR CREEK· Walworth, Wisconsin· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 35.2% in WI)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage319 acre-ft
Normal Storage244 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge45 cfs
NID IDWI01236

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 Phase Iii?

Turtle Valley Phase Iii 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 Phase Iii?

Turtle Valley Phase Iii 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 Phase Iii?

Turtle Valley Phase Iii 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 Phase Iii?

Turtle Valley Phase Iii has a dam height of 13 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 Phase Iii last inspected?

Turtle Valley Phase Iii 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.