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CRAZY HORSE CREEK

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Crazy Horse Creek
April 24, 2025


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Crazy Horse Creek, located in Ojibwa, Wisconsin, is a dam managed by the local government for recreational purposes. This earth dam, completed in 1970, stands at 14 feet tall and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. The dam controls the flow of water from the 6.3 square mile drainage area, with a maximum discharge rate of 1158 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair as of May 2020. Regular inspections are carried out every three years, with the last inspection in December 2016. The risk assessment for Crazy Horse Creek rates it as very high, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the dam. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the intricate balance of managing this structure for both recreational use and environmental preservation in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.

Year_Completed 1970
Dam_Height 14
River_Or_Stream CRAZY HORSE CREEK
Dam_Length 500
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 60
Hydraulic_Height 7
Drainage_Area 6.3
Nid_Storage 400
Structural_Height 14
Hazard_Potential Significant
Nid_Height 14
       

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