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Mount Morris, located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, is a gravity dam constructed in 1938 on the Rattlesnake Creek for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a length of 100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1050 acre-feet. With a surface area of 163 acres and a drainage area of 8 square miles, Mount Morris serves as a vital water resource for the region.
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Mount Morris is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The emergency action plan for Mount Morris was last revised in 1995, indicating the need for updated emergency preparedness measures in case of any unforeseen events.
With its picturesque location and importance for recreation, Mount Morris offers a valuable water resource for the community while also highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term sustainability and safety in the face of changing climate conditions.
Years_Modified | 1995 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1938 |
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | RATTLESNAKE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 100 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 163 |
Hydraulic_Height | 16 |
Drainage_Area | 8 |
Nid_Storage | 1050 |
Structural_Height | 20 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 20 |
SALT CREEK NEAR ROWELL | 276cfs |
KICKAPOO CREEK AT WAYNESVILLE | 147cfs |
LAKE FORK NEAR CORNLAND | 171cfs |
SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER NR ROCHESTER | 889cfs |
WHITLEY CREEK NEAR ALLENVILLE | 30cfs |
SANGAMON RIVER AT PETERSBURG | 3610cfs |
WEST OKAW RIVER NEAR LOVINGTON | 97cfs |