White Creek, Town of Quincy

Trib. to White Creek· Adams, Wisconsin· Built 1986· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

White Creek, Town of Quincy is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 40.1% in WI)
Dam Length1,350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,704 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDWI01165

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: September 29, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White Creek, Town of Quincy?

White Creek, Town of Quincy 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 White Creek, Town of Quincy?

White Creek, Town of Quincy is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was White Creek, Town of Quincy built?

White Creek, Town of Quincy was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 White Creek, Town of Quincy?

White Creek, Town of Quincy 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 White Creek, Town of Quincy?

White Creek, Town of Quincy has a dam height of 14 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 White Creek, Town of Quincy last inspected?

White Creek, Town of Quincy was last inspected on September 29, 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.