Windward Farms, located in Crawford County, Wisconsin, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1973 for purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond management, and flood risk reduction along the Knapp Creek.
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With a height of 43 feet and a length of 1100 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, serving a drainage area of 1 square mile. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge of 54 cubic feet per second.
Maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Windward Farms has been rated with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of May 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently under review. With the dam inspected every 10 years, the last assessment took place in September 2017, ensuring the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure for the surrounding community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the role Windward Farms plays in managing water resources for various purposes while reducing flood risks in the area.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KNAPP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
43 |
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4800cfs |
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219cfs |
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21700cfs |
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11cfs |
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23cfs |
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