Knights Creek 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Knights Creek 1 is a crucial water resource structure located in Weston, Dunn County, Wisconsin.


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Summary

This earth dam, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1970, serves the primary purpose of debris control along the West Branch Knights Creek. With a height of 40 feet and a length of 760 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and plays a significant role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Knights Creek 1 is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition. It has an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 210 cubic feet per second, making it a critical component of the area's water management infrastructure.

Overall, Knights Creek 1 is a vital structure that contributes to the protection of the local community from potential flood risks and debris accumulation. With its strategic location and efficient design, this dam exemplifies the importance of effective water resource management in maintaining the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

760

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

West Branch Knights Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

3

Nid Storage

360

Structural Height

40

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

40
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.