Beaver Creek 4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Beaver Creek 4, located in Juneau, Wisconsin, is a state-regulated irrigation dam on Beaver Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1935, this gravity dam stands at 9 feet tall and spans a length of 54 feet, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is irrigation, it also serves for recreation and water supply, highlighting its importance in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its low hazard potential, Beaver Creek 4 is in poor condition, as assessed in 2013. With a very high risk rating of 1, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented. The dam's last inspection in 2013 revealed its poor condition, underscoring the urgency for maintenance and potential repairs to ensure the safety and efficiency of this vital water infrastructure.

As a key component of water management in the region, Beaver Creek 4 plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and providing water for various purposes. With its historical significance dating back to the 1930s, efforts must be made to address its current poor condition and high risk rating to safeguard its functionality and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in the area.

Year Completed

1935

Dam Length

54

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

BEAVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

3

Drainage Area

56

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

9

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

9
       
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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.