Liske #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Located in Taylor, Wisconsin, Liske #2 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1978 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.


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Summary

Managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this structure stands at 23 feet high with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a condition assessment rating of fair as of May 2020.

With a controlled spillway type and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, Liske #2 has a very high risk rating due to its location along the East Branch of the Little Black River. Although last inspected in 2008, the dam is scheduled for inspection every 10 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Despite its fair condition assessment, the risk management measures and emergency action plans for this dam are currently unavailable, suggesting a potential area for improvement in its overall safety protocols. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Liske #2 serves as a noteworthy structure to monitor and assess in the context of sustainable water management practices.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-E.BRANCH OF LITTLE BLACK R

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

114

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

23
       
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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.