Crazy Horse Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crazy Horse Creek, located in Ojibwa, Wisconsin, is a dam managed by the local government for recreational purposes.


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Summary

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 Length

500

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

CRAZY HORSE CREEK

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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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.