WEST FORK KICKAPOO 1 - WI00418-3333
Dam Name: WEST FORK KICKAPOO 1
State: WI
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2018
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Erosion
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDWI00418-3333
Incident DescriptionDeep erosional scarp developed along left groin, opposite side of auxiliary spillway
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures FloodedUnknown
Other Infrastructure ImpactsRoads, Bridges
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesSignificant town road, culvert, and bridge damages. Major streambank, pasture and ag field damages, personal driveways, culverts and fencing.
Didn't activate EAP because failure occurred quickly overnight. People were evacuated, numbers unknown. Assuming some wet basements.
Didn't activate EAP because failure occurred quickly overnight. People were evacuated, numbers unknown. Assuming some wet basements.
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)CR
EAPY
Dam Height63 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)2345.00
Surface Area (acres)51.00
Year Completed1969
NID NumberWI00418
River NameWEST FORK KICKAPOO
Latitude43.6889
Longitude-90.7987
Year Modified
2000
Regulatory Agency(ies)WIDNR
Incident Time
Incident Duration1 day
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesWI DNR
