Zester,John

TR BRUSH CREEK· Taylor, Wisconsin· Built 1969· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Zester,John is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.1% in WI)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge222 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDWI00453

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: August 30, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Gaunt, Les

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Zester,John?

Zester,John 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 Zester,John?

Zester,John is owned by Gaunt, Les (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Zester,John built?

Zester,John was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Zester,John?

Zester,John has a dam height of 20 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 Zester,John last inspected?

Zester,John was last inspected on August 30, 2016. 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.